Columns

It is truly daunting to be following in the footsteps of Anne McAlpine, who devotedly shared her love of food for a long time in... ...read more

A few weeks ago, I mentioned the music we experienced at a couple of life celebrations and it caused some reflections/comments.  The first received comments... ...read more

When I survey the state of the province, it seems obvious that Ontario cannot support the people already here. And on top of that, I’m... ...read more

I felt like a schoolgirl last Monday as I sat on the steps to the Ontario Legislature waiting for the fall session to resume. No,... ...read more

By Bruce Macdonald Guest Columnist Reading The Press, or following Mr. Ford’s continuing Provincial guidance, we have seen, among other initiatives, something called “Super Mayor”.... ...read more

I’ve been hearing over and over from locals that while the Ontario government is welcoming thousands upon thousands of newcomers to Ontario, the cost of... ...read more

Editor’s note: Welcome to ‘In Retrospect’, a new (and old) opinion column. Longtime readers will remember Bruce MacDonald’s past columns from years ago, and newer... ...read more

The tourism industry, both locally and across Ontario, has been booming after a lapse due to Covid shutdowns. I learned more about the industry while... ...read more

People ask how politicians avoid answering questions. Truth, many talk about what they want you to hear rather than the question asked. While at the... ...read more

Fall brings with it mixed emotions – the joy that a new season is upon us mixed with the realization that summer is over. The... ...read more