Provincial & Federal Government

HALDIMAND—Local politicians attended the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto in hopes of moving forward Haldimand initiatives with the provincial government. Haldimand ...read more

HALDIMAND—A federal petition is calling for several changes to Canada’s Cannabis Act. Brought to The Press’ attention by Haldimand resident Debbie France, the petition was... ...read more

As promised in my last newspaper column, I said I would highlight some of the Haldimand-Norfolk-relevant presentations from my travel with the Ontario Government’s Finance... ...read more

Matching grant could lead to $400K donation JARVIS/HALDIMAND—The Lions clubs of District A-2 are working toward a major fundraising goal that could see $400,000 directed ...read more

HALDIMAND—More than 7,900 Canadians have signed a petition launched by 41-year-old Richard Hackett of London, Ontario that asks the federal government to amend the constitution... ...read more

Over the past month, I had the opportunity to attend two conventions in the United States. On the surface, these conferences were about policy discussions,... ...read more

NANTICOKE—A website and social media advertising campaign, dubbed ‘Growing Nanticoke,’ was recently launched and taken down by Empire Communities. The website and campaign, focused on ...read more

It was June 5, 2025 when the Ontario Legislature rose for summer recess, but as any MPP can tell you, it is anything but a... ...read more

HALDIMAND—The calendar has flipped to 2026, and with it comes a package of new rules touching everything from job ads and work sites to food... ...read more

HALDIMAND—Haldimand County staff have released an information report outlining their concerns related to a provincial plan to amalgamate Ontario’s 36 independent conservation authorities (CAs) into... ...read more