For years, the Northern Health Travel Grant has provided vital assistance to northerners who have to travel out-of-town for medical services. The grants were created after nearly a decade of hard work and lobbying by former NDP MPP Jim Foulds (Port Arthur), who believed access to health care should not […]
Sarah Campbell – From Queens Park
It’s early in the season but already we’ve had our fair share of winter weather pass through the region. And with it comes a slippery mess that makes travelling difficult, if not unsafe. While there’s no replacement for good driving habits, such as planning ahead to ensure you have more […]
Last week we all were surprised and saddened to hear of the indefinite idling of the kraft mill and #5 paper machine in Fort Frances. For those living in Fort Frances, the news confirmed rumours that had been circulating since early fall. For others across the region, it was an […]
As we enter mid-November, the holiday season is upon us. Christmas teas and bazaars are being held across the region while many communities have their annual Christmas parade just around the corner. One of my favourite aspects of the holiday season is the opportunity to celebrate simple acts of kindness, […]
In recent weeks, there’s been a great deal of attention paid to Dalton McGuinty’s decision to shut down the Ontario legislature and lock MPPs out until his party chooses a new leader early next year. While it is true that much of the work MPPs do in the community and […]
On Nov. 11, people across Canada, and in many parts of the world, are asked to take a moment out of their day to honour the brave individuals who protect our democracy by serving in the armed forces. While many of us will never know first-hand the sacrifice those brave […]
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced that, as a result of budget cuts, it would be undertaking a considerable restructuring of how it delivers programs and services in the north and across all of Ontario. While MNR minister Michael Gravelle made it clear that significant cuts would […]
Last week, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his resignation as Liberal leader and premier of Ontario. As surprising as the announcement was, more shocking was his decision to lock MPPs out of Queen’s Park until his party can hold a leadership race, meaning MPPs likely will not sit again until February […]
Like many across the province, I was surprised by Premier Dalton McGuinty’s decision to announce his resignation Monday evening. While I would like to take this opportunity to thank the premier for his more than two decades of public service, I strongly disagree with his decision to lock MPPs out […]
For decades, our publicly-funded health-care system has been the pride of Canadians. Every citizen, regardless of social standing and ability to pay, has equal access to essential health-care services. Time and time again it is cited as Canadians’ most valued-service. Yet at the same time, many express frustrations with their […]
Since being elected, I have recognized the challenges that face our region and province, but have been filled with a sense of optimism: the road may be long, but I know that we are poised to get there, if we work hard, together, and make the right decisions. This feeling […]
For the past decade, high gasoline prices have been a source of frustration for people regardless of their age, location, or income. Here in the north, the impact of high gas prices hits us especially hard given our vast geography and the need to travel for many primary services, such […]
