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OK! The evidence is more than complete that we must do more to improve the environment and reduce our emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Yes, we did sign the Kyoto protocols. We paid lip service to reducing our outputs. We talked the talk. However, as a nation, […]

Some people form their goals in their minds and never write them down. Others live happily without formulating clear-cut goals. And still others write their goals. Some even put goals on their bathroom mirror or write them on post-it notes on their computer screens. I easily could be called the […]

Over the past few weeks, my constituency offices have received numerous calls concerning changes to passport application procedures. The Simplified Passport Renewal Process offers Canadians the opportunity to replace their passports without having to resubmit documents to support their application and guarantor information. This new process, introduced in August, applies […]

It seems the centre ice in the Ice for Kids Arena, home ice for most of the town’s hockey teams, bears the logo of the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres instead of the high school’s Muskie squad for only one reason. Quite simply, the Muskies aren’t interested. “There’s no reason at […]

NDP leader Howard Hampton on Monday asked tough questions of Dalton McGuinty over the premier’s failure to take any meaningful action to help workers in the embattled manufacturing sector. “Every time I visit Ontario’s industrial heartland communities, people tell me their number-one priority is the loss of good-paying manufacturing jobs,” […]

Redpolls are sort of dumpy, little sparrow-like birds. They are brownish, streaked on the sides, have fluffy feathers, and are distinguished by red caps (“poll” is an old English word for the top of the head). Quite a few of the male birds have pink breasts. There actually are two […]

We’re searching for outstanding young farmers in Ontario and want your help. We’re sure you know some successful farmers—people who contribute to the community, who seek new opportunities, and who generally are assets to Ontario’s agri-food industry. Please tell us about them by completing a nomination form. We want you […]

When I arrived for the Koffee Klatch at the mall food court, it was like viewing a UN collection of the walking wounded—literally. The group clustered around the table in dragged up chairs were liberally attired in assorted slings, braces, and bandages. “W-w-what happened?” I sputtered in amazement as 10 […]