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There are times when Canada appears on the radar of American media, but for the most part, Canada exists on the margins. That all changed with Mark Carney’s recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Ezra Klein of the New York Times wrote that the speech triggered an “international relations earthquake.” Carney stood […]

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Budget, snow plowing, and a new Indigenous shelter By Dianne Saxe Happy February! February marks the Year of the Horse—a symbol of energy, independence, and forward momentum. In the heart of winter, it’s a powerful reminder that this season can be about renewal, action, and connection with community. And the best part? February is packed […]

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Did you know that 20% of grade 10 teenagers vape? By Jessica Bell What is happening to health care?  In January I was alarmed when Hillary Buchan-Terrell from the Canadian Cancer Society told politicians at the pre-budget hearings in Niagara that 20 per cent of Grade 10 teenagers vape. I expected to hear about health-care deficits, […]

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“Congratulations to President Trump on successfully arresting narco-terrorist and socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro who should live out his days in prison…Down with socialism. Long live freedom,” read Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s congratulatory post on X (formerly Twitter) regarding Donald Trump’s recent kidnapping of the Venezuelan President and his wife. Both were brought to New […]

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Climate change advocacy and transit improvements are a focus By Dianne Saxe All best wishes for a good new year. So glad to see the days starting to lengthen again. Here are the top three things you should know this month: Speeding up Transit: The mayor and council have finally joined my campaign to speed […]

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The situation only worsens under Doug Ford’s policies By Jessica Bell What is happening to health care?  One of the Ontario government’s most important responsibilities is to provide Ontarians with high quality and cost-effective public health care. The Ford government is not effectively delivering on this mandate.  Private health care is proliferating. There are about 900 privately […]

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Doug Ford never met a car he didn’t love. That’s easy to see from the just-passed Bill 60, particularly its transportation sections. This love affair with the car isn’t new—at least for anyone who remembers the late Rob Ford’s chaotic reign as mayor. Back then, with brother Doug as a city councillor, the Fords attacked […]

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New neighbourhood stores and the need for more electric buses By Dianne Saxe Season’s greetings to one and all! It’s been a busy time of year as we work towards the holidays. Here’s a list of the top things affecting our ward heading into 2026: 1. To give more people places to shop, play, learn, […]

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PCs are centralizing power By Jessica Bell We are witnessing the terrifying rise of fascism in the United States, where President Trump defies Congressional votes, ignores court rulings, and directs law enforcement against citizens. Ontario is not the United States; that said, under the Ford Conservative government, we are also witnessing the dismantling of our […]

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