Thursday, June 1, 2023

Stephen Vance, Editor

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Why We Shouldn’t Complain About Water Rate Increases

By Stephen Vance, Editor A lot goes on behind the scenes in order for the water to flow from your tap as you fill your...

Happy Holidays From The Meaford Independent

By Stephen Vance, Editor It has been a heck of a year in Meaford!   With so much going on throughout the year in our little corner...

Consent Agenda Shouldn’t be a Rubber Stamp Agenda

By Stephen Vance, Editor There was a stunning display of unity amongst our seven members of council on Wednesday, as they voted on blocks of...

Don’t Let The New Procedural Bylaw Exclude You

By Stephen Vance, Editor The one bit of actual business that will take place at the inauguration ceremony for the new Meaford council on Monday...

…In With The New

By Stephen Vance, Editor On Monday December 6th at 5 pm at Meaford Hall, Meaford residents will be able to witness the inauguration of their...

Hey Santa! Here’s My Wish List

By Stephen Vance, Editor Dear Santa,   I know it is early but since you will be in Meaford on Saturday to kick off the annual Christmas...

Council, Conflict & Integrity

By Stephen Vance, Editor With Councillor Jim McPherson fresh off his mayoral campaign battle with Francis Richardson questioning why Richardson had chaired an in-camera meeting...

We’re All Part of the Council Team

By Stephen Vance, Editor I don't envy the seven members of the next council term which begins on December 1st. As with any government, there...

Timing is Everything

By Stephen Vance, Editor Meaford voters have elected a new council that features four new members, but it would seem that some things just aren't...

Thank You to All of Our Candidates

By Stephen Vance, Editor On Tuesday morning Meaford residents will wake up to a new council that will be installed in early December.   That new seven...

Our Election Endorsement

By Stephen Vance, Editor There is a long tradition in the newspaper business of endorsing candidates come election season. This week newspapers across the province...

Own Your Words

By Stephen Vance, Editor A couple of years ago there was a nasty anonymous blog making waves in Meaford. Much like the current blog that...

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