April 2016 Archive

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Editorial — ‘Sunshine List’: due for an update?

Twenty years ago, when the government of Premier Mike Harris was in its first year in office, it introduced The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, ...

Editorial Cartoon — April 7, 2016

Bill Rea — It was a time to show grace

I really hadn’t planned to write much about the recent passing of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, but I’m starting to do a burn about ...

Talk of the Town by Mayor Allan Thompson — Volunteers make Caledon the community it is

April in Caledon is full of activity as the warmer weather gets us outdoors walking around our communities and neighbourhoods, enjoying the many parks and ...

Ottawa Journal by David Tilson MP — Government infrastructure spending: Myth versus reality

Budget 2016 is being lauded for “historic” infrastructure investment. But the details are hazy. How much is being spent? When? And on what exactly? Getting ...

From Queen’s Park by Sylvia Jones MPP — Government backs down on prescription increases for seniors

When the provincial government introduced the 2016 Ontario Budget Feb. 25, there were changes announced to our province’s health care system, including changes to drug ...

National Affairs by Claire Hoy — Trial outcome should be celebrated

After the not-guilty verdict in the highly-publicized Jian Ghomenshi sexual assault trial, one of the predictable protesters stood outside the court brandishing a placard declaring: ...

Rotary Club of Palgrave’s Weekly Rotary Minute

By Ross Farrelly “The Value of Acquaintance — Collateral Goodness” Roy Gorewich, rest his soul, was a founding member of our club. He and his ...

Caledon Cougars silver in Ontario Basketball championship

By Jake Courtepatte The under-12 Caledon Cougars girls’ basketball team can hold their heads high as the second-best team in the province. In a trip ...

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