Opinion

When I look back at the last year, I look back with a heavy heart. It’s been so hard on so many residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and especially those families who are grieving the loss of their loved ones. I know I speak on behalf of our entire community when I say that we grieve with you. Whether you are in Virgil, Queenston, Glendale, St. Davids or the Old Town itself, … [Read more...] about Year in review, and light at the end of the tunnel

Monday, March 8 was International Women’s Day.  First celebrated in 1911, International Women’s Day was an opportunity for us to not only reflect on the tremendous accomplishments the women before us have achieved, but to also reflect upon the continued work that remains to be done in promoting equality of opportunity throughout our society. I have been very … [Read more...] about MP reflects on important women in his life

Lately, I’ve noticed some back and forth communications about coyotes online.  This is a species that can’t stick up for itself or voice its own thoughts, so that’s what I am here to do from both an ecological and cultural point of view.  Unfortunately, misinformation can lead to unfair labels with serious consequences. This is a lesson of life, but also for our … [Read more...] about Misinformation about coyotes leads to incorrect labels

The Virgil Business Association reached a difficult, but inevitable decision at their Tuesday virtual meeting: the 2021 Virgil Stampede, a May long-weekend tradition, has been cancelled, but with every expectation that it will return in all its glory in 2022. Even holding some sort of scaled-down event seemed an unlikely prospect, but there was a discussion about looking at … [Read more...] about Thank you VBA, for all you do

Since my last column, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with an update on some of the issues, as well as work I have been doing on your behalf. Recently, I was promoted to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. This committee will be critical to focusing on Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is … [Read more...] about Baldinelli joins industry, science and technology committee