There must be a better way to handle migration crisis
Imagine fearing for your life and seeing no alternative for a better future than to leave your homeland, put your life at risk, and head…
Ontario PCs given mandate, now they must build and communicate plan for change
While the rhetoric of the recent election campaign was more divisive than at any time in memory and the popular vote was tight throughout the…
Even with Liberals out, election still a referendum on spending
Today is decision day for Ontario voters. They’ll go to the polls with the realization they can realistically choose from two starkly different plans for…
Trans Mountain pipeline purchase a bold risk by Trudeau government
The federal government took its most decisive action yet in support of the Trans Mountain pipeline project by choosing to invest taxpayers’ money in the…
Investments in mobile tech a necessity for region
Thankfully, Monday was only a test run. Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast were warned to watch their mobile devices and broadcast media for an emergency alert message,…
Lead up to municipal vote a time for education and for encouraging civic participation
It is a thankless job, but someone has to do it. This Tuesday, the filing period opened for candidates to declare their intentions to run…
Support, promotion of volunteerism matters
It may be National Volunteer Week across Canada this week, but in reality, volunteers make this community and many others function 365 days a…
Humboldt Broncos tragedy invites reflection about how we live our own lives
It happened in the blink of an eye. One minute, the Humboldt Broncos were a band of strong young men with an air of invincibility…
Ontario election a matter of trust for all three parties
Politics has always been a matter of trust. Candidates lay the chips down, the electorate hears their promises and has to decide which are attainable…
MP Christopherson’s vote illustrates difficulties with partisan political system
Hamilton MP David Christopherson showed great courage last week by voting contrary to his NDP party last week and eschewing a comfortable position supported by…