January 2023
As we look back on 2022, many negative headlines come to mind: the barbaric Russian aggression in Ukraine, the lingering impacts of COVID-19, the rising cost of living caused by inflation, higher interest rates slowing economic growth, and concerns about climate change have all had impacts on our local communities. Taken together, they made 2022 […]
December 2022
As the Christmas season beckons and 2022 draws to a close, we can look forward to the coming holiday season with excited anticipation. I was glad to attend the Santa Claus parades in Acton and Georgetown on November 19 th , along with many of our colleagues in elected public service. It was wonderful to see […]
November 2022
A few days ago, I attended the funeral of a veteran of World War II who landed with Canadian Forces onJuno Beach on June 6 th , 1944.He survived the war, returned home after it was over, became a dentist, a husband, a father, a grandfather,and a respected community leader. He was deeply loved by […]
October 2022
The passing of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has given us all reason to pause and reflect upon herextraordinary life of public service. For many in Canada, The Queen was dignified grace personified. But as our Head of State for more than70 years, she was also the living embodiment of our country at its very […]
September 2022
“How will democracy fare in the twenty-first century? Can the civic spirit born in Athens in 430 BC dealwith the microchip?”-Patrick Watson and Benjamin Barber in the introduction to their 1988 book, The Struggle forDemocracyThe democratic ideals that we all value—but sometimes take for granted— are being challenged aroundthe world. Authoritarian leaders are stoking and […]
August 2022
The everyday heroes in our midst continue to be Ontario’s health care workers. They are truly resilience personified. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic more than 28months ago, their compassion and dedication to patients have kept our health system functioning underunprecedented stress. Halton Healthcare’s Georgetown Hospital continues to be the hub of our local health care. […]