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By Joe Ingino B.A. Psychology Editor/Publisher Central Newspapers ACCOMPLISHED WRITER/AUTHOR OF OVER 800,000 Published Columns in Canada and The United States I remember back to 1993. The Oshawa Times had just closed. The community was left in shock after 123 years of service. Without notice. The Times shuts down. After heavy consultation. The Central was born. A new newspaper promising to fill in the shoes of a local giant. Metroland the local coupon clipper that published some news was quick to move in on all the local municipal contracts as at that time they had the distribution network. They published higher numbers. The Central made it’s mission not to compete but to work in the shadows. Slowly chipping away at their corporate strong holds and establish ourselves as the local news source. The Central champions the cause of the under dog. The Central is the only news print that truly gives the general public access to the press. The Central has enjoyed a stellar columnist line ups. From the late honorable Jim Flaherty to Former Mayor Marcel Brunelle of Whitby. Jerry Ouellette, Preston Manning former reform party leader. The list is long and prestigious. The Central successes have bee long and painful as every award every achievement had to be earned through hard work. The Central with offices also in the United States is more than a local power house. The Central is internationally acredited and award winning on various fronts. Did you know that the Central was the first newspaper to have published on line? Did you know that the Central through it’s sister company DURHAM CITY CENTRAL RADIO THE WAVE, was the first company across the planet that broadcasted live radio. Yes, before YouTube and the many other streaming services. The Central in 30 years has been a beacon of excellence in the field of online telecommunications, news print and media. Many have come and gone. All failed. Some due to the fact that did not know how to manage others had no clue on what it takes to survive in this industry. For example the ‘OSHAWA EXPRESS’ with it’s 2000 print was only interested in Oshawa municipal contract. That was all that kept them alive. The NEIGHBOR magazine another fly by night operator that had no clue on what the industry mandated. Gone. One after the other. Just recently Metroland closed. Under bankruptcy protection they are attempting to be an online presence... Once again. All they are doing is suckering in people that do not understand that online has no value for news. People placing ads in these online news groups might as well as burn it. Same affect. Newsprint has undergone some major changes. Those that do not understand the science. Go bankrupt. Those that desperately go online are doomed. The Central success is you. Our readers, advertisers, contributors and our staff. Happy New Year Thank You.