Opinion
Editorial: 100 years later…
One hundred years ago on November 11th, 1918, the guns fell silent along the crucial 245 mile Front. The “war to end all wars”, the Great War, was over. Some chose to call it a […]
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Editorial: The people’s government?
Last week, Ontario premier Doug Ford’s self-proclaimed “Government for the People” tabled legislation to repeal work place reforms implemented by the previous Liberal government. Ford’s Bill 47 will eliminate many added benefits that have increased […]
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Letter to the Editor: Election’s over, so, what happens next?
To the editor, With our local elections now over, my brain started to shift gears into the next steps of our community development and leadership. Over the past many weeks I have listened to many […]
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Editorial: Changes made
Fifty-four per cent of the South Dundas electorate voted in Monday’s election, and a majority of those voters opted for change. One person out of the current five on council will return for the next […]
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Editorial: Positive engagement
One of the most encouraging stories to emerge out from the lead up to the 2018 municipal election in South Dundas is the level of engagement demonstrated by citizens of all ages. Throughout the campaign, […]
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Editorial: Are you happy?
Voters will be going to the polls starting next week. In South Dundas, voters can start voting October 17th by internet, or in person at one of four different advance poll locations. On Election Day, […]
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Editorial: Your turn, ask away
Beginning October 3, South Dundas voters will have the opportunity to ask municipal candidates face-to-face their questions at any of the three all-candidates meetings organized by the local chamber of commerce. The first meeting is […]
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Editorial: Changes needed for ODSP
For many, the supports under the Ontario Disability Support Program are a lifeline, a means of assistance that otherwise may not be there. Recipients of ODSP may receive monthly financial help, prescription and basic dental […]
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Wanderings: Psst… want to buy some chocolate?
It has been just over two weeks since the kids went back to school, and our house has become a chocolate selling shop. Parents know the drill. To fundraise at school for XYZ reason, here’s […]
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Editorial: Send them to school
School boards in this region, predominately the Upper Canada District School Board, are facing a crossroads yet again. After subjecting the region to a slew of school closures and the upheaval that ensued, now transportation […]