By Stephen Vance, Editor
We can no longer run our towns, cities, provinces and our country as if there is no end to the funding for anything we might desire. New roads, new bridges, new pools, they all cost money, and many such items cost more than we've got whether we like to admit it or not. I think the...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
The municipal election is over, and the air outside has suddenly chilled; perhaps the lack of political hot air has caused our temperatures to plummet. As much as I enjoy elections, I am always glad when they are over.
Municipal elections can become somewhat all-consuming, occupying the minds of reporters and voters for weeks, so when those...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
With the 2014 municipal election over, many are wondering what to expect from the newly elected council after they take over in December.
Mayor-elect Barb Clumpus may have earned enough votes to capture the mayor's chair, however her 38 percent of the votes means that she will have plenty of work ahead of her if she wants...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
After numerous candidate meetings and debates, Soap Box Saturdays, The Meaford Independent Election Guide, and countless doors knocked upon, the candidates for the 2014 municipal election have had plenty of opportunity to have their say, and to make their views and visions known.
At The Independent, we have always valued the views and input of our readers....
By Stephen Vance, Editor
Today, October 17, is the start of Meaford's municipal election voting period, which runs until Ontario's official municipal election day, October 27.
So beginning this morning, those who have received their voter letters in the mail, which contains their voter ID number along with a PIN number, can log on to the voting website, or make a...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
With all that is taking place in the world around us, it is quite easy to feel thankful as we head into this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. As we soak up the few remaining snow-less days while bracing ourselves for the shovelling and the subsequent sore backs that the coming winter will bring, it is a good...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
They've already been knocking on doors, hammering in signs, stepping up on Soap Boxes, and next week, they will be participating in public meetings and debates. Election season is in full swing, and in just two weeks, the 10 day voting period begins, so the candidates in this year's municipal election want you to know their...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
There will be new faces on Meaford's council after the October 27 municipal election. How many new faces has yet to be seen, but we certainly have plenty of choice in this election.
With a total of 20 candidates – five running for Mayor, two hoping to secure the Deputy Mayor's chair, and 13 candidates seeking the...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
Residents of Meaford are concerned about the potential health effects posed by a proposed cell tower to be located somewhere within the urban area of the Municipality of Meaford.
I fully respect the rights of citizens to express concern, to protest, and to lobby government. I am well read, and well-travelled enough to be able to acknowledge...
By Stephen Vance, Editor
Election campaigns can often become very serious affairs. Serious issues, serious debates, serious competition.
While some aspects of an election campaign should rightly be serious, The Meaford Independent wants to inject some fun into this year's municipal election, and we will start that fun this Saturday outside our Sykes Street office when we introduce our election Soap...
