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MP reflects on important women in his life

MP reflects on important women in his life

Niagara Falls riding MP Tony Baldinelli Monday, March 8 was International Women’s Day.
Misinformation about coyotes leads to incorrect labels

Misinformation about coyotes leads to incorrect labels

During a recent winter campout location, Owen Bjorgan says he was harmlessly serenaded to sleep by coyotes. (Owen Bjorgan) Lately, I’ve noticed some back and forth communications about coyotes online.
Thank you VBA, for all you do

Thank you VBA, for all you do

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
Baldinelli joins industry, science and technology committee

Baldinelli joins industry, science and technology committee

MP Tony Baldinelli 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.
Long-term care needs complete provincial overhaul

Long-term care needs complete provincial overhaul

MPP Wayne Gates, outside the Niagara Long Term Care Home recently, calls on the province to build a system that will protect our seniors.
Biodiversity facing an ever-increasing number of visitors

Biodiversity facing an ever-increasing number of visitors

How will the iconic Niagara Gorge, and other biologically sensitive areas, be prepared for the coming seasons’ visitors? (Owen Bjorgan) This week, I am forecasting what Niagara’s hiking trails and parking spaces might look like as we roll into the ni
Working together will get us where we need to go

Working together will get us where we need to go

As non-essential businesses reopen, carefully, and restaurants don’t, it’s been a difficult few days for many.
Gates pushes for long-term care reform

Gates pushes for long-term care reform

MPP Wayne Gates Long-term care is a humanitarian crisis, in our community and in this country.
Online learning a challenge, but there are tips to make it easier

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

Mike Balsom 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.
Seeing the light at end of dark tunnel

Seeing the light at end of dark tunnel

NDP MPP Waye Gates 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.