Columns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s no secret that there is a rampant lack of trust in our politicians and public institutions across Canada. I attribute much of it to... ...read more

A few months ago, I met with representatives from the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs (OFATV). Haldimand-Norfolk has many folks who are ATV... ...read more

By Drew Spoelstra, President, OFA       The Senate of Canada has made a series of recommendations around the future of Canada’s soils and their strategic... ...read more