Let me tell you something about immigration. I can do that because I'm an immigrant. Here's the thing; In my 3 decades in Canada, not for 1 minute of 1 hour of 1 day did my white, English ass feel like an immigrant. Because it isn't really about immigration. It's about racism...

Nice to see confirmation being given by the new owners that the plant will not close and the jobs are secure with the new deal. Now let’s move forward please. Stelco bought by US steel company for $3.4 billion haldimandpress.com/stelco-bought-…

FACT CHECK: There is no illegal immigrant crime wave. Over the 10‐​year period from 2013 to 2022, illegal immigrants were 26% less likely than native-born Americans to be convicted of homicide, and legal immigrants were 61% less likely. cato.org/policy-analysi…

It’s time we realised the decentralization of energy generation is a very expensive mistake. There are few industries which enjoy economies of scale like power generation. Power from a portable petrol generator costs around $0.45/kWhr, which drops by an order of magnitude to

Thx Amy Martin for the 2nd ep of the podcast RE HN split & Vandendriessche's insights. Abolishing the region was a mistake, esp. w/ the ind park's loc, tax rev & potential. Other regions work: Durham, Waterloo, Niagara, Haliburton, Muskoka & more. open.spotify.com/episode/251Ir4…

you guys love to troll me in the comments about being paid by the nuclear sector. well folks, sorry to disappoint 🙃

I was pleased to join Doug Ford in Mississauga today where we announced an investment of $970 million in water infrastructure that will enable more than 500,000 homes across the province. (1/2)

Shit happens.

Will Trump and Musk, the idiot and the idiot-savant, learn a lesson? I doubt it. washingtonpost.com/business/2024/…

Aired my first pgm in my early 20's at CHML January 3, 1973. Worked with and learned from legendary broadcasters. CHML and Hamilton were intertwined. A true privilege to turn on the CHML microphone and through the station engage with the city on so many fronts. A very sad day.

MPP's msg on "development", cloaked w/ concern, sidesteps muni planning, dismisses local voice, & oversteps into areas where muni authority should lead. Leaders must respect local governance & plan for future gens, not just cling to their past. Younger gens are paying the price!!

Does this also apply to Canada, I think much of it does. How the US is destroying young people's future (Scott Galloway | TED2024) go.ted.com/rv438 via TED Talks

For people with <$100K annual income, capital gains make up on avg <1% of total income, and are taxed at a low rate. For people >$250K annual income, cap gains make up 18% of total inc., and are taxed at a higher rate. Guess who cares about maintaining cap gains tax loopholes? /2

#HaldimandNorfolk, MPP Brady's Aug 24 "column" reads as narcissistic, focused on her rather than on constituents & facts. Too many "I" and "me." Did Haldimand and Norfolk react to Brady's persistent discord? Who wouldn't. We need change. 👇 bobbiannbrady.com/representing-y…

NEW: Former energy minister Todd Smith has joined CANDU as vice-president “responsible for leading the marketing and business development activities for Candu Energy outside of Canada,” the nuclear company announced today. #onpoli thestar.com/politics/provi…

simcoereformer.ca/news/local-new… Two inductees have been named to the Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2024.

U.S. vice-presidential hopeful called pro-ag, pro-trade. farmtario.com/news/u-s-vice-…

I understand the BoC policy rate is a tool for controlling inflation, & progress is being made. But many overpaid for housing due to previously low rates - cheap money. Is the current rate high? It seems reasonable in the big picture, but I'm unsure. Wages need to catch up.