Column: What’s behind the ballots in Haldimand-Norfolk?
September 3, 2026
As I travel across Haldimand-Norfolk, the conversation inevitably turns to the October 26 municipal election. People ask me what I have seen, what I think,... ...read more
Column: Development charges don’t make infrastructure free
August 27, 2026
The annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference has wrapped up in Ottawa. You may have seen news reports over the past week coming... ...read more
Column: Ticks are small but bring towering concerns
August 20, 2026
One of the great privileges of living in our neck of the woods is enjoying the outdoors. Whether it’s walking local trails, working on a... ...read more
Column: Flooding isn’t just about rain – it’s about our choices
August 13, 2026
As I sit writing this column, rain is teeming down. The fields need it and I know some farmers who have spent the past few... ...read more
Column: Will the province prioritize power or residential?
August 6, 2026
For the past four years, I have been advocating alongside Haldimand Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley for a major energy project at the Nanticoke Industrial Park.... ...read more
Column: Canada Post and the shuttering of community newspapers
July 30, 2026
By Paul Deegan, President & CEO of News Media Canada The shuttering of Winnipeg’s Community Review means 200,000 households will no longer get the benefit... ...read more
Column: Why Boots on the Ground matters
July 30, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month. I expected a few comments and perhaps a few smiles. What I didn’t expect was one of the most powerful conversations... ...read more
Mind Matters: Self-care and self-love this summer
July 30, 2026
By Fisherville Lion Sharmmila Rajkumar HALDIMAND—Summer gives us a small gift: the days are longer; the sun feels warmer; and many of us spend more... ...read more
Cheers to 60 years of Ontario’s seasonal agricultural workers
July 23, 2026
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), a program that has quietly become one of the most important partnerships... ...read more
Column: Time for the Ford government to ‘get under the sink’
July 16, 2026
As I write this column, unfortunately, 4,000 community and social services workers continue political action and have been on strike since May 25, 2026. The... ...read more
