Opinion

On April 24, Royal Assent was given to the Ford Government’s omnibus “Budget Measures” Bill 97, Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2026. I voted against... ...read more

Up until this past week, Queen’s Park has been relatively quiet but there was turbulence with talk of a jet and heated debate over freedom... ...read more

To the Editor, Is our local democracy being influenced from outside? In principle, they shouldn’t – at least not in a way that distorts local... ...read more

To the Editor, Wow, what a difference a week makes. I was at the Council meeting on April 7, 2026. I sat behind Mr. Boghosian,... ...read more

To the Editor, Those living in Haldimand may want to be paying closer attention to local politics. As federal and provincial headlines can consume some... ...read more

The media is speckled with stories about the lack of affordability facing Ontarians. I’ve been constantly absorbing endless reports. But even without media coverage, I... ...read more

To the Editors: I have strong issue with municipal council representatives holding real estate licences while serving their term in office. Councillors Rob Shirton and... ...read more

By Mike Renzella, Assistant Editor I don’t know who needs to hear this, and it’s been said a million times before, but you are never ...read more

The second week of my return to Queen’s Park felt like a watershed moment – not for headlines, but for the groundwork being quietly and... ...read more

Positive steps on trade and competitiveness, but key agricultural priorities remain unaddressed By the OFA The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) acknowledges the provincial government’s... ...read more