Doug Ford’s fear of scrutiny is creating chaos November 14, 2024 I regularly use this column to speak about the meat-and-potatoes issues that affect people in Algoma-Manitoulin. Issues like the healthcare crisis, the need for better highway and road maintenance … Continue reading →

Algoma Manitoulin’s Opioid Crisis:  Lip Service, Politispeak and Cynicism November 8, 2024 For several years, Ontarians have been experiencing turmoil and pain on several fronts: access to affordable housing, access to health care, shortage of physicians, inflation and cost of living, … Continue reading →

Doug Ford’s Healthcare Frankenstein Monster November 1, 2024 Halloween has just come and gone. One of my favourite holidays; I have always been a fan of the creativity on display this time of year. Whether it’s the elaborate decorations that … Continue reading →

October 25, 2024 Recently, I was sitting in a reception area waiting to be called in for an appointment. Also waiting was a mother of two young children who were obviously tired and frustrated being in line for so long … Continue reading →

The Ford government needs to get its priorities straight October 18, 2024 Well, the summer was everything I had expected – and then some. You will recall that Premier Ford chose to delay the resumption of the Legislature’s business. Most … Continue reading →

Buying alcohol is not a crisis, so why is it Ford’s highest priority?  July 26, 2024 Summer is finally in full swing across Algoma-Manitoulin, and with it comes a renewed appreciation for all the things that our part of the … Continue reading →

children safe from super hot classrooms a low priority to Doug Ford June 21, 2024 I have to say; given all of the conditions and experiences we see with increasing frequency throughout the year, it is hard to fathom how … Continue reading →

Fixing the housing crisis is not easy work, but it’s a job we can’t afford to put off any longer June 14, 2024 We are now only days away from the official beginning of summer. Many of us count the … Continue reading →

Let’s give credit to whom credit is due June 7, 2024 I have to say that we politicians are truly a puzzling lot to understand. It is with great confidence that I say there is no standard ‘type” or particular … Continue reading →

Premier Ford’s narrative of a cash-strapped Ontario rings hollow May 31, 2024 The prevailing narrative in our province, our country and indeed globally right now is that we are facing lean economic times. I imagine most readers will agree with … Continue reading →