Columns

Have you ever heard of an old-fashioned shrub called a Mahonia? Not many people have. Its Latin name, Mahonia Aquifolium, literally means holly-leaved barberry. Although... ...read more

As I’ve said many times, being your independent MPP gives me the liberty to say, do, speak, vote according to what you, the taxpayer, advise.... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk always features prominently in my Queen’s Park world and last week was no exception. Well, if anything, the one exception was the Norfolk County ...read more

By Ethan Wallace, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the biggest... ...read more

This year I have resolved to buy several varieties of a plant I have long admired, but have never had in my garden: the amazing... ...read more

It was back to Queen’s Park last week. It felt a bit like the first day of school. Jitters meeting new colleagues and reconnecting with... ...read more

Ontario farmers push federal election priorities Addressing trade issues and bolstering support for the agri-food sector top the list of federal election priorities for Ontario’s farmers. ...read more

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