“Trustees still deadlocked on requiring police checks for volunteers” was a headline that caught our eye a few weeks back.
A bridge too far?
Most municipalities suffer from too many needs and not enough dollars. It is a tale as old as time.…
God save the Queen
Her majesty recently celebrated 70 years of service to the Commonwealth.
Why bother?
In a casual sponsorship conversation this past week, an organizer shared the phrase “Why…
Time for a change
If the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce intends to continue with its Awards of Excellence, it really needs to do some soul searching on its rules of engagement. What happened with the Citizen of the Year choice should never happen again.
See what happens
There are certain things in life where people want the best of class.
Nod to the county
The last Thursday of every month county council is in session. That is the day proposed actions that affect residents’ lives in meaningful ways are decided.
It was a rainy day
First the rain and then the wind. Caught between farms this past weekend, it was a quick dash to get under cover. A storm was brewing.
14 days away
Residents of Ontario will soon start heading to advance polls and filing mail-in ballots, but generally most will wait to attend a polling booth on June 2.
Build, build, build
One of the great ironies with elections is all the promises and apparent answers there are to the country’s woes.
Important people
Everyone has a calling and those called to be a nurse have a special gift indeed.
A principled stand
Questions have emerged about the legality of sitting on local council while running for higher office.
April 22
April 22 is one significant date on the calendar easily remembered.
Everyone needs a home
Shortly the county will be engaging in a series of meetings to bring awareness to local housing issues similar to those plaguing most built-up centres across Canada.
Gratuitous musings
There are great expectations of those in elected office to choose their words wisely.