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The Editor

The Editor

148 posts published

Editorial

Volunteers the cornerstone of what makes a community

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Apr 24, 25

Editorial

Plenty of talk, but no serious action on housing crisis

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Apr 17, 25

Editorial

He’s not on the ballot, but the election is about Trump

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Apr 10, 25

Editorial

Self-sufficiency in more than maple syrup is key just now

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Apr 03, 25

Editorial

Time to act as threat of election interference grow

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Mar 27, 25

Letter to the Editor

Council incapable of good fiscal management

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Mar 20, 25

Editorial

Potholes a symptom of poor government priorities

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Mar 20, 25

Editorial

Canadians’ opinion of America falls to a new low

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Mar 13, 25

Editorial

Ford wins early election, now it’s all about Trump

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Mar 06, 25

Letter to the Editor

What else has Ford got in store for us?

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Feb 27, 25

Editorial

Apathy has repercussions well beyond election day

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Feb 27, 25

Editorial

Stepping up for Ukraine as Trump appeases Putin

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Feb 20, 25

Letter to the Editor

Raise taxes, get more work done

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Feb 20, 25

Letter to the Editor

There’s value in reviewing public spending

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Feb 13, 25

Editorial

Flag Day more visible in light of Trumpian threats

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Feb 13, 25

Letter to the Editor

Voters must deny Ford another four years

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Feb 13, 25

Letter to the Editor

We stand on guard for thee

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Feb 13, 25

Editorial

Canada dealing with a bully in Trump’s fake trade dispute

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Feb 06, 25

Letter to the Editor

Taxes – what are they thinking?

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Feb 06, 25

Letter to the Editor

Many reasons not to vote for Ford

The Editor

Jan 30, 25

Editorial

No relief in sight for ever-increasing water rates

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Jan 30, 25

Letter to the Editor

A better way to reduce the use of salt

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Jan 30, 25

Editorial

Spreading the word about the importance of literacy

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Jan 23, 25

Letter to the Editor

More pushback needed to Trump’s comments

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Jan 16, 25

Editorial

Tech firms won’t be reined in under Trump 2.0

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Jan 16, 25

Editorial

Trudeau had to go, but will what comes next be better?

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Jan 09, 25

Editorial

Massive tax hikes as councils fail to control spending

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Jan 02, 25

Editorial

We’re slightly more optimistic about what 2025 will bring

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Dec 26, 24

Editorial

Finding the spirit of Christmas is worth the effort

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Dec 19, 24

Letter to the Editor

Ford’s heartless approach to homelessness

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Dec 19, 24

Editorial

Ottawa shows little concern for fiscal management

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Dec 12, 24

Letter to the Editor

Striking postal workers have many concerns

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Dec 12, 24

Editorial

Lack of transparency, errant spending: the usual AG report

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Dec 05, 24

Editorial

Coincidentally, Ottawa finally sees the harm it’s caused

The Editor

Nov 28, 24

Editorial

Public needs full disclosure to make informed decisions

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Nov 21, 24

Editorial

Trump’s win part of backlash against status quo gov’t

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Nov 14, 24

Editorial

Remembrance holds meaning in divisive times

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Nov 07, 24

Editorial

UNICEF links Halloween to children around the globe

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Oct 31, 24

Editorial

Municipal spending requires much more scrutiny

The Editor

Oct 24, 24

Letter to the Editor

Woolwich spending, tax increases are unsustainable

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Oct 24, 24

Letter to the Editor

Affordable housing means accommodating change

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Oct 24, 24

Editorial

Lower profile, but Ukraine must remain a priority

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Oct 17, 24

Editorial

Thanksgiving underscores issues of food insecurity

The Editor

Oct 10, 24

Editorial

Rise of fake news highlights the role of actual journalism

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Oct 03, 24

Editorial

Climate change demands real action, not local bromides

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Sep 26, 24

Editorial

Municipalities can’t keep going back to the well

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Sep 19, 24

Editorial

Ottawa must begin undoing the harm it has done

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Sep 12, 24

Editorial

Literacy is fundamental to a good life, strong economy

The Editor

Sep 05, 24

Editorial

Another example of need for immigration reform

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Aug 22, 24

Editorial

Even if Trudeau undoes his harms, change is in the air

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Aug 15, 24

Editorial

Most Canadians still favour single-use plastics ban

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Aug 08, 24

Editorial

The emphasis is on local to mark Food Day Canada

The Editor

Aug 01, 24

Letter to the Editor

Councils must come clean about Wilmot land grab

The Editor

Aug 01, 24

Editorial

Summertime, and the reading is easy... or should be

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Jul 25, 24

Editorial

More extreme weather means greater risk of flooding

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Jul 18, 24

Editorial

Vigilance still required in on-farm business policy

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Jul 11, 24

Editorial

Breslau earmarked for rapid and expansive growth

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Jul 04, 24

Editorial

Feds must ensure Google deal actually backs real journalism

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Jun 27, 24

Letter to the Editor

Workers make construction more liveable

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Jun 20, 24

Editorial

LCBO strike unlikely to find any public sympathy

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Jun 20, 24

Editorial

Blood donations slumped in pandemic, haven’t recovered

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Jun 13, 24

Editorial

Public requires accountability on auditor’s findings

The Editor

Jun 06, 24

Letter to the Editor

Ford liquor fiasco a vote-buying scheme

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Jun 06, 24

Editorial

Development charges a problem on many levels

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May 30, 24

Editorial

Wilmot land grab indicative of polices of growth over people

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May 23, 24

Editorial

Press freedom increasingly in peril, with truth under attack

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May 16, 24

Editorial

Increase in fatalities stresses importance of road safety

The Editor

May 09, 24

Editorial

Work has changed, but dangers to workers persist

The Editor

Apr 25, 24

Editorial

Environmental problems go well beyond what we can see

The Editor

Apr 18, 24

Letter to the Editor

Woolwich tax increases are untenable

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Apr 11, 24

Editorial

Inquiry shows Ottawa must take China threat seriously

The Editor

Apr 11, 24

Letter to the Editor

Transit analysis should include emissions

The Editor

Apr 04, 24

Editorial

Political policies, social media lead to reduction in civility

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Apr 04, 24

Letter to the Editor

School board needs to act ahead of eclipse

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Apr 04, 24

Editorial

Protection of farmland falls to the wayside once again

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Mar 28, 24

Editorial

Even here, we have concerns on World Water Day

The Editor

Mar 21, 24

Editorial

Beset by natural disasters, Haiti’s latest woe is manmade

The Editor

Mar 14, 24

Letter to the Editor

Got milk ads? Got misinformation?

The Editor

Mar 14, 24

Letter to the Editor

Building more jails is not the solution

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Mar 14, 24

Editorial

Increase in measles a sign of growing vaccine hesitancy

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Mar 07, 24

Editorial

Two years on, support for Ukraine remains vital

The Editor

Feb 29, 24

Editorial

Ottawa’s highway stance at odds with its growth plans

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Feb 22, 24

Editorial

Food costs another reason to work on reducing waste

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Feb 15, 24

Editorial

Housing policies, rising taxes won’t help affordability crisis

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Feb 08, 24

Letter to the Editor

Getting it straight on rec. complex financing

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Feb 06, 24

Editorial

Assessment process does taxpayers no favours

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Feb 01, 24

Letter to the Editor

Delays will drive up cost of Peel St. bridge

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Jan 29, 24

Editorial

Budget process ignores fiscal realities, public good

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Jan 25, 24

Comment & Opinion

Mental health still goes largely downplayed, especially at work

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Jan 18, 24

Editorial

AG’s report confirms what critics say about gravel pits

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Jan 11, 24

Letter to the Editor

What has Ford got to show for his tenure?

The Editor

Jan 09, 24

Letter to the Editor

Shopping local is key to keeping a vibrant downtown core

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Jan 04, 24

Comment & Opinion

Making things better in 2024 starts with better governance

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Jan 04, 24

Editorial

Social cohesion at stake as politicians make poor choices

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Dec 28, 23

Letter to the Editor

Sidewalk snow clearing remains an issue

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Dec 21, 23

Letter to the Editor

Getting a handle on carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas

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Dec 21, 23

Comment & Opinion

Time to set issues aside to enjoy the spirit of Christmas

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Dec 21, 23

Letter to the Editor

Move on from the Elmira Raceway story

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Dec 21, 23

Letter to the Editor

Don’t treat Breslau as an afterthought

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Dec 14, 23

Editorial

Growth, higher densities are ingrained in the system

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Dec 14, 23

Editorial

Debate over planning issues negated by growth fetish

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Dec 07, 23

Letter to the Editor

Wellesley should be clearing all sidewalks

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Dec 07, 23

Editorial

WRDSB legal issue indicates need for accountability

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Nov 30, 23

Letter to the Editor

Something doesn’t add up at Wellesley rec. complex

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Nov 23, 23

Editorial

Higher education yet another funding crunch for province

The Editor

Nov 23, 23

Letter to the Editor

Going local in tackling climate change

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Nov 16, 23

Editorial

Tackling the nanny state a more popular move for Ford

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Nov 16, 23

Editorial

Remembrance extends to protecting what was won

The Editor

Nov 09, 23

Letter to the Editor

Township fails to make the grade

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Nov 07, 23

Letter to the Editor

Countering Ontario’s environmental permissions plan

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Nov 02, 23

Editorial

Increasing family violence comes at a great cost

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Nov 02, 23

Editorial

Ford takes wrong approach to an unwarranted goal

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Oct 26, 23

Editorial

Now is the time for cutting, not adding expenses

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Oct 19, 23

Editorial

Walking to school can help solve a variety of issues

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Oct 12, 23

Editorial

Reasons to be mindful as we celebrate Thanksgiving

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Oct 05, 23

Editorial

Greenbelt plan was never about the housing crisis

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Sep 28, 23

Letter to the Editor

Gridlock from collision underscores need for road upgrades

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Sep 27, 23

Editorial

Another sidewalk, another appeal to common sense

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Sep 21, 23

Editorial

It’s time for municipalities to cut spending, freeze taxes

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Sep 14, 23

Letter to the Editor

Harris should support groundwater protections

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Sep 12, 23

Editorial

Freedom Convoy trial a matter of justice, not politics

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Sep 07, 23

Editorial

Back-to-school and union rumbling go hand-in-hand

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Aug 31, 23

Editorial

Expect more extreme weather at an ever-growing cost

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Aug 24, 23

Editorial

Civic duty is a two-way street, a message lost on officials

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Aug 17, 23

Editorial

Ottawa’s failure to balance budget puts economy at risk

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Aug 10, 23

Editorial

Some common sense would lead to fewer problems

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Aug 03, 23

Police make arrests in home renovation scams

Police Report

Police make arrests in home renovation scams

The Editor

Jul 27, 23

Comment & Opinion

Rental rates outpacing wages, especially those at lower range

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Jul 27, 23

Editorial

Record heat waves highlight the importance of trees

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Jul 20, 23

Editorial

Mandela Day a reminder that we suffer from bad governance

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Jul 13, 23

Editorial

Longstanding air-quality concerns take center stage

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Jul 06, 23

Letter to the Editor

Elmira experience was decidedly positive

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Jul 04, 23

Editorial

Bill C-18 just the start of efforts to reel in social media giants

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Jun 29, 23

Editorial

Policies the opposite of what we need for good governance

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Jun 22, 23

Editorial

No easy, short-term solutions as wildfire risks keep growing

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Jun 15, 23

Editorial

Local Food Week comes as prices remain a big concern

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Jun 08, 23

Editorial

Ford walks back bid to create residential lots on farms

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Jun 01, 23

Editorial

Trudeau must act to curtail any Chinese influence here

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May 25, 23

Letter to the Editor

More housing has to be the priority

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May 25, 23

Editorial

School zone traffic chaos remains an intractable issue

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May 18, 23

Letter to the Editor

Universal pharmacare would pay big dividends

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May 18, 23

Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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May 11, 23

Comment & Opinion

Fake content a growing threat to press freedom, democracy

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May 11, 23

Editorial

Ottawa typically has an easy route to gun-control laws

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May 04, 23

Iran continues to prove itself an international pariah

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Iran continues to prove itself an international pariah

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Oct 06, 22

Region rolls out photo radar with little consideration

Editorial

Region rolls out photo radar with little consideration

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Sep 22, 22

Even post-pandemic, we’ll be stuck at home due to costs

Editorial

Even post-pandemic, we’ll be stuck at home due to costs

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May 19, 22

Candidates intent on winning, not on serving the public good

Editorial

Candidates intent on winning, not on serving the public good

The Editor

May 12, 22

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