Columns

What a wild ride 2025 has been. Another year where I am filled with gratitude that the people of Haldimand-Norfolk once again entrusted me to... ...read more

By Debbie Thomas It is time for the final update of 2025 from Dunnville Horticultural Society (DHS). My name is Debbie Thomas and I will... ...read more

The Auditor General of Ontario, Shelley Spence, recently released her 2025 Annual Report. It’s a whopper of a report. It targeted primary care, OHIP billing,... ...read more

Last week, you may recall in this column I wrote about being accused by a government member of having the audacity of talking too much... ...read more

“An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.” – Sir Winston Churchill In today’s political climate, this quote is... ...read more

Last week was filled with Remembrance Day services. I am always heartened at the number of services held across Haldimand-Norfolk. I want to thank all... ...read more

Farm safety isn’t just about rules and regulations — it’s about people. It’s about keeping our families, employees, and neighbours safe while doing what we... ...read more

The Carney Liberal government claims to have put forward a “transformative” budget. It may be transformative, but not for the reasons they say. This is... ...read more

Education matters have dominated discussions at Queen’s Park in recent weeks, with a flurry of debate and questions with respect to a new education bill.... ...read more

By Deb Zynomirski Fall is the ideal time to prepare our gardens for the coming year. This includes tidying up the fallen leaves on the... ...read more