Blue Like You

It appears that the City of Brantford is going to be the brave little mouse that attempts to bell the cat.

The ‘cat’ in this case is the H.D.I. which has been creating an unstable business atmosphere for developers in that city. Brantford has finally had enough and is seeking a court injunction and damages for harm caused by the uncertainty.

The City of Brantford is also asking that the Canadian armed forces be put on notice that they may be needed very shortly.

This will certainly be one to watch because while Dalton McGuinty advises businesses not to pay what has been called an ‘extortion ‘ fee, he does nothing to back up the advice. Police are told to merely ‘keep the peace’.

So it seems that Brantford has decided that they are going to draw a line in the sand here.

But as today’s Expositor editorial notes, just who will be falling over the cliff is anyone’s guess.

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Saturday Update : BRANTFORD’S ACTION SCOFFED AT - Spectator .

Injunction case on hold - Expositor .

A sad day in court - Expositor .