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Gates pushes for long-term care reform

January 9, 2021 by MPP Wayne Gates Opinion

Long-term care is a humanitarian crisis, in our community and in this country. As awful as it is to read about the outbreaks, we cannot turn away from the facts: seniors are being forced to cry out and to beg for food and water, while they’re left vulnerable to deadly infection. Loved ones are dying in long-term care – with more outbreaks than we saw even at the height of … [Read more...] about Gates pushes for long-term care reform

Online learning a challenge, but there are tips to make it easier

January 7, 2021 by Mike Balsom Opinion

When I am asked about teaching remotely during a pandemic, my mind often drifts back to an old television commercial for the snack mix Bits & Bites. It featured a smooth-talking backyard neighbour, explaining how every time he reached into the bag to pull out a handful of goodies he’d end up with “whole new ballgame.” Since March, that is exactly what teachers and … [Read more...] about Online learning a challenge, but there are tips to make it easier

Seeing the light at end of dark tunnel

January 1, 2021 by MPP Wayne Gates Opinion

Writing a year in review column this year is impossible without returning to the very subject which has dominated so much of our lives over the past 10 months. This has been a trying time for so many in our community, and the damage of this virus is unquantifiable. So many times over the last 10 months I have been heartbroken by the stories of suffering and loss this virus … [Read more...] about Seeing the light at end of dark tunnel

Finally seeing pandemic progress being made, but Canada lagging behind

January 1, 2021 by Tony Baldinelli Opinion

Just weeks after being sworn in as the new Member of Parliament for our riding, I had the pleasure to attend the annual New Year’s Levee at Navy Hall in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was a spectacular sunny day, allowing us to look forward confidently, to the promise and future ahead. No one could have imagined at that time that a deadly virus was encircling the globe and would … [Read more...] about Finally seeing pandemic progress being made, but Canada lagging behind

Please support businesses by following all lockdown rules

January 1, 2021 by Eduardo Lafforgue Opinion

When I joined the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce team, no one could have anticipated what 2020 would be like. It has been quite a journey, but together we will emerge stronger from the pandemic.  Last week the Retail Council of Canada heard the government’s message loud and clear, “people should stay home to stop the spread.” On behalf of its members, many of whom … [Read more...] about Please support businesses by following all lockdown rules

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