Stephen Vance, Editor
At the Monday, November 23 council meeting, a notice of motion was made by Councillor Jaden Calvert that in part makes perfect sense, but a paragraph at the end of the notice of motion makes far less sense.“Whereas, the Town of Collingwood passed By-law No. 2015-077 permitting the use of Pedelecson multi-use trails, including the Georgian Trail,...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
Meaford is about to reduce its streetlight energy consumption by more than 60 percent as they get set for the installation of new LED lighting. Not only will the conversion to LED lighting save energy costs, but it will also reduce streetlight maintenance costs by 80 percent. Talk about a bright idea: who says going green...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
After hearing from the recently formed Meaford Refugee Welcome group, Meaford councillor Tony Bell said it simply, and he said it perfectly – it's just the right thing to do.
We've all read the news reports, and we've seen more video than any of us cares to, and we all know that there is a massive world...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
For the first 14 years of my life, 24 Sussex was occupied by a Trudeau, and now after a surprising, if not stunning victory in the October 19 federal election, a Trudeau will once again take up occupancy at the limestone manse overlooking the Ottawa River – not just yet however, as the old structure has...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
Those who don't attend Meaford council meetings missed quite a performance on October 26, when councillors tied themselves in knots trying to undo a proposal that just two weeks ago had the support – albeit narrow – of council.
The issue? Community Grants policy.
The problem? Some members of council were reluctant to turn over administration of the...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
I stopped in to our local bookseller last week in hopes of picking up a copy of the latest Stuart McLean book. After not finding it on the shelves, I asked at the counter and the response I heard, while not surprising, made my heart sink.
I was told that while the book may come in to...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
The initial approval given by the trustees for the Bluewater school board for a plan that would move elementary school grades 4 through 8 to the Georgian Bay Secondary School building, while grades K-3 would be merged and housed at SVE, allowing for the closure of the Meaford Community School, is a reasonable solution to a...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
Is anyone else getting tired of this federal election yet? In spite of the 'extended mix' Prime Minister Harper dropped on us this time around, I haven't yet tired of the debates, nor have I found myself exhausted from the media coverage as I had suspected might happen. What I am tired of has surprised even...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
I was just 16 when I volunteered to help out on an election campaign for the first time. From my teen years until my mid 30's I volunteered to help out a campaign in every single federal and provincial election that came along, and a few municipal campaigns as well.
While it's no secret that I lean...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
After taking the hot and hazy month of August off, Meaford's council was back in action on the Meaford Hall stage on Monday. This council is less than three months away from a full year on the job, and while they have for the most part had an impressive year, the year to come is looking...
