
COLUMN: Soundbites do not fool me
April 9, 2026
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

FARM: OFA responds to Ontario government’s 2026 budget
April 9, 2026
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

MP Leslyn Lewis warns infrastructure shortages could stall housing growth
April 2, 2026
HALDIMAND—Haldimand-Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis recently sounded an alarm about the impact of infrastructure shortages on housing construction in the Haldimand-Norfolk riding during a meeting of ...read more

Brady says Ontario budget overlooks rural needs as debt climbs
April 2, 2026
HALDIMAND—The 2026 Ontario budget was released last week, highlighting a steep debt level increase from $337 billion a year ago to $485 billion today as... ...read more

Haldimand-Norfolk MP Lewis raises fairness concerns over $206M infrastructure bank loan
April 2, 2026
HALDIMAND—Haldimand–Norfolk MP and Shadow Minister of Infrastructure Leslyn Lewis is calling for greater transparency and accountability following testimony at committee this week on a $206 ...read more

Column: Budget 2026 hands out bandages, not solutions
April 2, 2026
]As you, the hardworking taxpayer of Ontario, continue to bust your hump to provide for your family – juggling rising costs, longer hours, and growing... ...read more

Letter: Concerns about Bill 21’s impact on planning and rural economy
April 2, 2026
To the Editor, Bill 21, Protect our Food Act, traps Ontarians in a prison of two ideas: you either ‘protect farmland’ or you ‘enable development.’... ...read more

Clean up in aisle four – a public relations mess
March 26, 2026
As of late there’s been a growing anger among grocery shoppers that goes well beyond rising prices at the checkout. Many of us might have... ...read more

MP Leslyn Lewis backs move to reverse 2023 changes to Food and Drugs Act affecting natural health products
March 26, 2026
HALDIMAND—Leslyn Lewis, Haldimand-Norfolk MP, is advocating for legislation to reverse recent federal changes affecting natural health products. She spoke in the House of Commons recently... ...read more

Letter: Re: MP Leslyn Lewis’ column ‘Rural Canadians should not have to subsidize American EVs,’ March 29, 2026
March 26, 2026
To the Editor, Many vehicles are imported into North America, including EVs. These vehicles will still require a dealer network and access to parts and... ...read more

