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January 24, 2025 You know, being a politician is kind of a funny thing. I am proud to say that I work hard to get out and meet people...

January 17, 2025 While spring is still more than 8 weeks away, we're experiencing a change in seasons here in Ontario, nonetheless. I'm...

January 10, 2025 In recent years, there have been several popular TV shows that feature dancers who are trying to break into the...

December 20, 2024 I was passing through a community in the north recently. I stopped by a constituent’s home to help her sort out some...

December 13, 2024 This week, Ontario's Legislative Assembly will conclude its business for 2024. Despite the government choosing to keep...

December 6, 2024 With the holiday season upon us, most of us turn our thoughts to the love of family, friends and thoughts of home, past...

November 29, 2024 Christmas time is approaching, and with the snowfall, we just received in Algoma-Manitoulin, that festive feeling is...

November 22, 2024 Hockey is truly one of my passions. Hockey has long been and always will be Canada's sport. With the whistling speed of...

November 15, 2024 I regularly use this column to speak about the meat-and-potatoes issues that affect people in Algoma-Manitoulin. Issues...

November 7, 2024 For several years, Ontarians have been experiencing turmoil and pain on several fronts: access to affordable housing,...

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....

October 24, 2024 Recently, I was sitting in a reception area waiting to be called in for an appointment. Also waiting was a mother of two...

Ford government needs to get its priorities straight.

A Canadian commemorative medal has been created to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6, 2023. The King Charles III...

Buying alcohol is not a crisis, so why is it Premier Ford's highest priority? Summer is finally in full swing across Algoma-Manitoulin,...

Keeping children safe from super hot classrooms a low priority to Doug Ford I have to say; given all of the conditions and experiences...

Fixing the housing crisis is not easy work, but it's a job we can't afford to put off any longer We are now only days away from the...

Let's give credit to whom credit is due I have to say that we politicians are truly a puzzling lot to understand. It is with great...

Premier Ford’s narrative of a cash-strapped Ontario rings hollow The prevailing narrative in our province, our country and indeed...

New and Rehabilitated Highway Rest Areas in Algoma-Manitoulin We are so very fortunate to live in a rugged, beautiful region with so many...