When I was in high school in the late 1970s, we listened to The Who, an iconic English rock band.…
Queen’s Park Report
Urban-rural divide
Is there an “urban-rural divide” in Ontario today? Premier Kathleen Wynne says no. But…
Remembering them
Remembrance Week was two weeks ago in Ontario. We gathered with veterans and members of the Royal…
More of the same
For four months and four days, the lights were dimmed in the Ontario Legislature. Finally on Feb.…
Pausing to remember
Last week our nation came together, united in observance of Remembrance Day. In Wellington-Halton…
Merry Christmas
After much thought and consideration over the past year, I have decided to seek re-election to the…
HST: a problem for all
My column last month focused on the Dalton McGuinty Liberals’ new Harmonized Sales Tax,…
Local issues
“Ontario must confront the new challenges emerging in the global marketplace, including the…
Merry Christmas
Once again this year, we’re all dreaming of a “White Christmas”…but without…
Back to work
With the Ontario Legislature sitting again, Members of Provincial Parliament are returning to…
Student testing an important tool
For families with school-age children, the day after Labour Day marks the beginning of a New Year…
Bad budget
In the years I’ve been privileged to serve in the Ontario Legislature, I think I’ve…
‘Just another day at the office’
There’s no question that a billion dollars is a lot of money. But it’s such a big…
Trying for our local hospitals
Supporting our local health care services – not only for today, but also for tomorrow –…
Bad budget
On May 29, the Ontario Legislature voted on the Wynne government’s budget motion. With its…