The Ministry of Transportation’s proposed Highway 413 project continues to generate a great deal of discussion at Queen’s Park.On the one hand, the Ministry maintains a new 400 series highway is needed in the western GTA toaddress current congestion, strengthen our economic competitiveness, plan for future populationgrowth, and create jobs and economic activity.On the other […]
For all but a very small number of us, memories of war are not first-hand. Most of us have never been near a battlefield during wartime. But we still wear a poppy, and still pause on November 11th to remember. We remember something we didn’t experience and can only imagine. Just as we must. Tom Brokaw […]
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario reconvened on October 4th, with a Speech From The Throne presented by the Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell.The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell was a distinguished Canadian public servant for decades, including a term as an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. She assumed the vice-regal role as Her Majesty […]
As MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills, I have a front row seat to the extraordinary spirit and generosity of the people in our riding. We care, which is why so many of our residents give of their time, talent and hard-earned money to give back to others in need. It seems to be ingrained in us, and it’s part of our culture. One such need is […]
If you’re privileged to serve in elected public office these days and you ask for advice, you’re likely to get it. And then some.In conjunction with our recent constituency newsletter, I wrote a questionnaire which appears on our website, www.tedarnottmpp.com. While a pollster would say the questionnaire is not “scientific,” I appreciate the response thus far. […]
Wellington-Halton Hills Provincial Riding Office Fergus, Ontario May 11, 2021 Hon. Ross Romano Minister of Colleges and Universities Sent via email: Ross.Romano@ontario.ca Dear Minister, I recently read an article on a program initiated by students at McMaster University called “Homework Help for Charity.” Through this initiative, student volunteers tutor students in […]
New nursing home bedsOur community received some long-awaited good news from the Ministry of Long Term Care on March 18. After years of planning and months of advocacy, Bennett Centre Long Term Care at Bennett Village in Georgetown received Ministry approval to redevelop 66 spaces and add 94 new spaces.When completed, the new 160 bed […]