Provincial & Federal Government

When I survey the state of the province, it seems obvious that Ontario cannot support the people already here. And on top of that, I’m... ...read more

I felt like a schoolgirl last Monday as I sat on the steps to the Ontario Legislature waiting for the fall session to resume. No,... ...read more

QUEEN’S PARK—It’s time Ontario covers PSA testing for all men 50 and over on a regular basis, says Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady. Brady stood... ...read more

I’ve been hearing over and over from locals that while the Ontario government is welcoming thousands upon thousands of newcomers to Ontario, the cost of... ...read more

HALDIMAND—Lost in the commotion surrounding the announced expansion of strong mayor powers at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference was a meeting... ...read more

The tourism industry, both locally and across Ontario, has been booming after a lapse due to Covid shutdowns. I learned more about the industry while... ...read more

I am going to step outside my provincial realm today and write about a federal issue that has had me troubled for some time. It’s... ...read more

People ask how politicians avoid answering questions. Truth, many talk about what they want you to hear rather than the question asked. While at the... ...read more

Fall brings with it mixed emotions – the joy that a new season is upon us mixed with the realization that summer is over. The... ...read more

I loathe getting groceries. I am indecisive, and I have been known to impulse buy. Surely, I am not alone in that a trip to... ...read more