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. […]
July 2022
A little over a month ago, on June 2nd, the Provincial election was held and I was honoured to be re-elected as the representative for Wellington-Halton Hills at Queen’s Park. Over the course of the campaign, I met countless Wellington-Halton Hills constituents who shared theirconcerns with me. I met a small business person in Elora whose product […]
February 2022
Planning for the redevelopment of the Georgetown Hospital is underway and gaining momentum. The hospital’s Board and staff have been working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other local partners to seize the opportunity to envision the future of health care in our community.The Ministry of Health administers a complex, multi-stage approvals process […]
January 2022
January 2022 IFP ColumnGeorgetown lost one of its strongest pillars and greatest boosters with the passing of Graeme Goebelle last month. In his professional life as a Chartered Accountant, Graeme’s clients benefited from his vast knowledge, experience, and integrity. He was successful with his accountancy practice over the decades, but like all great community builders, he […]