Columns

In Canada, understanding the three levels of government – federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal – is crucial for effective civic engagement but knowing who does what... ...read more

A few weeks back the title of my column was “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” This week something is rotten in Haldimand... ...read more

Every gardener is waiting with baited breath right now because the weather is finally turning and spring is on the way. If you’re like me,... ...read more

It is always incredible what can transpire within a month’s time. One-twelfth of a year has just passed in the blink of an eye with... ...read more

As we push through the February blahs, I thought it would be a good time to ponder the wonders of New Year’s resolutions and, in... ...read more

“We the people tell government what to do…it doesn’t tell us. We the people are the driver, the government is the car, and we decide ...read more

One of my greatest pleasures is heading off to the grocery store. It is a source of entertainment, coupled with what often becomes massive levels... ...read more

In these days of rising food prices and questionable produce quality from our grocery stores, many people have turned to growing their own fruits and... ...read more

Ontario’s Auditor General recently released her annual report, which contained some red flags that hit close to home regarding Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) – specifically, ...read more

GET GROWING: Tips from a local gardenerBy Deb Zynomirsk The first snowfall has come and gone and we are all eagerly awaiting the arrival of ...read more