
Another crisis for overburdened young Ontario families
October 10, 2024
I’ve written about the crisis in Ontario’s homecare and healthcare systems, but there’s another storm brewing in the province, and this time, it affects young... ...read more

Just sayin’ – Thanksgiving is the best holiday
October 10, 2024
By Jeff Rooney The case for why Thanksgiving is the best holiday: First, the weather is nice enough to enjoy the day outdoors, shuffling through... ...read more

Get Growing: Mushrooms and microscopic mycelia
October 10, 2024
By Deb Zynomirski The torch has been passed again for our wonderful Get Growing column! For the past few years, Susan and Brad Emery have... ...read more

Giving thanks to food banks, volunteers, staff, and donors
September 19, 2024
Despite Haldimand-Norfolk being a prosperous food-producing region of Ontario, we are not immune from the financial pressures being felt across Ontario and Canada. These are... ...read more

A Taste of Haldimand
September 5, 2024
During August I spent a few weeks visiting with my brother Jerry and his wife Lori out west. I was excited to meet the newest... ...read more

Representing you, the taxpayer, at AMO
August 29, 2024
I’ve just returned from Ottawa, where I attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference. Over 3,400 delegates spent a few days in... ...read more

Labour Day –“My New Year’s”
August 29, 2024
By Jeff Rooney Labour Day has always felt like the true New Year to me. It’s a time of transition from the laid-back days... ...read more

Haldimand Norfolk MPP column: Comparing notes with American counterparts
August 22, 2024
One of the very best aspects of being your provincial representative is meeting new and different people and learning new things all the time. The... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP column: Development – we must look beyond tomorrow
August 15, 2024
Just a while ago, I received a call from a developer asking me why I am opposed to development. I was clear to this developer... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP column: Politicians must do their part to defend democracy
August 8, 2024
Last week, I told you about my visit to Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and promised to write more about the discussions I was... ...read more