
Column: Democracy depends on civility
March 19, 2026
We often say we live in a civilized society, which means one that is well regulated, orderly, and built upon systems aimed to ensure we... ...read more

Column: Rural Canadians should not have to subsidize American EVs
March 19, 2026
Families, workers, and businesses in Haldimand–Norfolk know the value of a hard-earned dollar. When times are tight, Canadians expect taxpayer money to be spent on... ...read more

Letter: Re: Council asks staff to revisit recommendation denying funding for hospice, Mar. 12
March 19, 2026
It’s unbelievable that Haldimand County staff are denying funding for the hospice, which is a much-needed facility. I’m sure there’s $850,000 for a much-needed facility... ...read more

Letter: Seniors deserve dignity, stability as they age
March 19, 2026
To Premier Doug Ford and Parliament, I am writing to ask a simple but urgent question: how did we reach a point in Canada where... ...read more

Letter: Public engagement and process concerns regarding developments
March 19, 2026
Local resident Russell McTear is raising concerns about transparency, public engagement, and procedural consistency. Over six weeks ago, County officials received correspondence questioning whether the... ...read more

FARM: Need for stable supply chains
March 19, 2026
By Drew Spoelstra, President, OFA If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve likely seen headlines about global tensions driving up fertilizer prices and how... ...read more

FARM COLUMN: Nation-building starts on the farm – shaping Canada’s next agricultural policy framework
March 19, 2026
By Sara Wood, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Every five years, federal, provincial, and territorial governments come together to set the direction for Canadian agriculture through... ...read more

Column: Balancing the good and bad of emerging technologies
March 12, 2026
A few years ago, while serving on the Social Policy Committee at Queen’s Park, I scrutinized a labour bill with early references to artificial intelligence.... ...read more

Letter: Resident responds to denied Council delegation
March 12, 2026
Editor’s Note: James Kaspersetz submitted this letter as his request to speak at Council about the Nanticoke Air Emission Summary from 2024 was denied. The... ...read more

Letter from the Assistant Editor: Unimpressed with OSAP cuts
March 5, 2026
I’m angry with Doug Ford today. As a reporter covering politics, there are many reasons to raise a suspicious eyebrow towards our Premier in recent ...read more

