Over the years, a small municipality has been a leader in right-thinking when it comes to protecting their public purse and private property rights. In 1990s, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) claimed that the beaches shared by cottagers in…
Last month I wrote about the amazing speakers and information presented at a meeting near Pembroke, Ontario on November 20, 2024. Held at the Ruskin Recreational and Cultural Centre, the meeting was well attended by maybe 300 people. The first…
Over the years I have read hundreds of books, reports and, of course, legislation/ regulations/by-laws, etc., etc., etc. No wonder I’m about 40 pounds over-weight (I like to say COVID was good to me). It isn’t often that I do…
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year As I am sitting here writing this Christmas message, I wonder how did 2024 go by so fast. So much has happened this year. The Spring Directors meeting in April…
I am noticing a change in tone regarding apocalyptic climate change and the dangers of CO2. Most people of a certain age recognize that the weather is different than when we were kids. There doesn’t seem to be as much…
HOW THE PRINCE BECAME A PAUPER by Steve Straub The following is a true account of what happened that fateful day when animal enforcers descended on this mixed animal farm in the alleged pursuit of animal welfare. Read on to…
Agents at the Canada Revenue Agency are scrolling through Airbnb looking for opportunities to increase taxes on your property. What for many was a convenient website to list a rental and earn some additional income, has become a convenient website…
In Midwestern Ontario is a small village of approximately 350 people. This unique village straddles the line between Grey and Bruce counties. From August 9th -11th the village of Elmwood celebrated its’ 170th anniversary. There were activities planned for all…
This year’s OLA AGM was held on Saturday, October 5 in Cobourg at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre. The first order of business was the election of the executive. All officers were returned for another year:…
The Renfrew Pembroke Nipissing County Chapter of the OLA held a public meeting in Cobden on Saturday, October 19th. Competing with warm and sunny fall weather and the largest Taste of the Valley event which was held at the Cobden…
