Over the past eight months, we have been fortunate to meet some incredibly talented, creative, energetic and active groups in Ward 32. One of the things I love to do is connect people with similar interests so they don’t have to go it alone. Strength in numbers! Here are some of the fantastic groups we […]
Category: In My Opinion
Trustee’s ordeal is over, case dismissed
“It’s over!,” I yelled!!! I was being sued for conflict of interest because I have a daughter who teaches in the TDSB and it is over. The complaint had been withdrawn and the judge had dismissed the case. It isn’t as satisfying as being found innocent but it will cost less than a fifth of […]
Many hands turn visioning into action
Thank you to the many hands involved in creating some terrific action-oriented teams from our Town Hall Vision Team sessions. Take a look at what is starting to happen in our neighbourhood: Schools as Community Hubs Led by Lesley Sargla and team, they have started with Malvern CI as the first hub. We have hosted […]
Beach BIA changing with the times
Change is inevitable. The degree and pace with which things are changing is staggering. And for the most part, we are not in control of those changes on our own behalf, but instead are immersed in the changes that are going on around us – we’re simply required to adapt and adopt to keep up. […]
An early dispatch from the moon
“This place is the moon,” said an experienced civil servant to a room full of rookie MPs, myself included, gathered on ‘the Hill’ in Ottawa. “Back home in your riding, that’s earth.” As this column goes to print I’ve made my third lunar landing since May 2. My trips to date have been for the […]
Planning, parking and people power
Happy Spring everyone! It’s great to finally be outside enjoying the sunshine and smiling faces. I hope some of you were able to take part in all the Jane’s Walks this past weekend. Gene Domagala and Steve Wickens ran some fabulous ones in our ward. Stay tuned for more walking opportunities with our upcoming Safety […]
Ontario families need answers — and tax relief
Every day more and more people come into our office for help. Times are hard for many of them. Good jobs that disappeared in the financial meltdown have not returned. For those lucky enough to find work, jobs are temporary, part-time or at minimum wage. Many people work two and three jobs just to try […]
New councillor has long list to tackle at City Hall
Life as a new councillor is busy, fun, and educational. There is never a dull moment in our ward and down at City Hall! Communication is of the utmost importance to me so I hope to be able to write these columns regularly. City Hall The Newbie Councillors are supportive, keen, and energetic. We plan […]
Maria Minna: Harper ignores the elected majority in parliament
By the time Conservative Senators called Bill C-311 (the Climate Change Accountability Act) for a vote on Nov. 16, 2010, it had already sat in the Senate for 193 days without debate after having been passed by the majority of Members of Parliament in the elected House of Commons. The Conservative Senators had instructions from […]
Garth Clark: Mayor Ford has already carried out his resolutions for 2011
Happy New Year to you, Carole, and to the rest of the good people at Beach Metro News. I hope everyone had a good holiday break, and are ready to face 2011 with guts and gusto. I know I am. Firstly let me say how sorry I was to hear of the passing of Mark […]
