Are Ontarians becoming complacent living life in crisis mode? March 8, 2024 I know this is going to sound very strange, but I ask readers to bear with me a moment. No one wants to have problems in life. Most … Continue reading →

Premier Ford isn’t just doubling down; he’s tripling down! March 1, 2024 To be an effective politician, you can’t be a shrinking violet. You need to demonstrate the willingness and ability to listen, reliability, and the ability to learn and … Continue reading →

Git-r-Done : Now playing in Queen’s Park February 23, 2024 One might think that since I spend so much time in Toronto week after week, I’d take advantage of the many forms of entertainment available: music, movies, stand-up comedy shows, … Continue reading →

When it comes to Northern Healthcare, the Ford Government needs budget dollars to make sense February 16, 2024 With the start of the legislative session, I am eager to bring my Private Member’s Bill, the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory … Continue reading →

Opening new surgical centres – Fool me once… You don’t have to be a learned scholar to understand the importance of Ontario’s forests. Of course, forests are integral to the economy for tourism and raw materials. However, they play a … Continue reading →

Ontario’s Public Health Services: Creeping to the brink of collapse February 1, 2024 I am getting a bit concerned about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s welfare. Seeing him across the aisle when the House sits, he looks fine. But I have … Continue reading →

The most recent editions of News from the Park have focused on Ontario’s catastrophic hospital wait times, staffing and funding issues for hospitals and increasing funding for our ailing healthcare system. Similarly, the columns discussed the need to promote training … Continue reading →

Whether you are a doctor, nurse, cab driver, teacher or salesperson, we all understand that, along with the pleasures and perks that come with our jobs, we must accept headaches and heartaches. That’s just life. For me, one of the … Continue reading →

Checking in with Algoma-Manitoulin hospitals January 12, 2024 We have now entered the period of the legislative calendar where MPPs are back in their constituencies for an extended amount of time. The Ford government recessed the legislature a week earlier … Continue reading →

The tick-tock of Ontario’s healthcare woes are getting to the Premier December 8, 2023 Friends of mine have a beautiful grandfather clock in their living room. It’s a genuine heirloom antique that works with weights, pulleys and a pendulum. I … Continue reading →