Opinion

The Ontario government tabled legislation last week to dissolve the Regional Municipality of Peel and make Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon independent, single-tier municipalities. In the short-term. this legislation will split two of Toronto’s largest suburban […]

In the past year, 10 police officers were shot and killed while on-duty – all considered to be premeditated attacks intended to take out police officers. Five of the 10 officer killings happened in Ontario. […]

The World Health Organization downgraded its stance on the COVID-19 pandemic on May 5, saying this pandemic no longer qualifies as a global health emergency. This is a largely symbolic move by WHO, which warns […]

Communities are built by volunteers. That is especially true in small towns and rural areas like in South Dundas. Many of the amenities we enjoy in the community were built by, or are maintained by […]

Numbers are the easiest and most direct facts reported in the news. Financial numbers can paint a picture of the health of an organization, or hold government to account. Statistical numbers can influence what happens […]

Trustees at the Upper Canada District School Board watered down a motion to push for changes to the start times for elementary, intermediate, and secondary schools. The motion called for students to switch when they […]

In the past year, the Upper Canada District School Board conducted an internal review of the French Immersion programming that it delivers. The English-Public board has the largest school enrolment in Eastern Ontario – excluding […]

Last week’s federal budget saw more programs and top ups announced for Canadians struggling with the higher inflationary pressures. While the core inflation rate has decreased some from its peak last year, food and housing […]

March 23 was budget day in Ontario. Provincial Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released his latest financial plan for the next fiscal year, dubbed “Building a Strong Ontario.” Based on what is included in this budget, […]

Last week, The Leader pointed out in its editorial the high grocery store prices and the response from the big three grocery store chains. Record high food inflation, which stands at 11 per cent from […]