Opinion

To the Editor: Private Member’s Bill 21 misses the mark on the fundamental causes of soil erosion with the recent changes in land tenure in... ...read more

In response to Frank Schonberger’s concerns with Bill 21, the Protect Our Food Act, I find it to be political. It doesn’t matter how he... ...read more

By Anton S. of Jarvis Oh yez, oh yez, oh yezIt’s that time of yearTime for the JarvisLions Annual ShowLet us bring yousome well-deserved cheer... ...read more

To the Editor, While the loss of farmland in Ontario is a serious concern, an even bigger issue is that new farmers often cannot afford... ...read more

A few weeks ago, I discussed the deep interconnectedness of contraband tobacco, illicit drugs, weapons, and human trafficking. In our society, systems are inextricably linked;... ...read more

Last week, I wrote about a federal Senate report entitled Critical Ground, led by the Honourable Robert Black. In that column, I highlighted Canada’s agricultural... ...read more

To the Editor, The mention of “Changes to curbside collection bylaw” caught my eye in this paper’s September 11, 2025 edition. The staff report presented... ...read more

To the Editor, The federal government’s portion of GST in Ontario is 5%, or 38.46% of the total HST we pay. Hopefully the same federal... ...read more

Throughout my 26-year career in government, this time of year has always been affectionately known as farm meeting season. It’s when coffee shops, community halls,... ...read more

To the Editor, Parking has always seemed to create issues in every small town, whether it is three or more car families and a two-car... ...read more