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mmantha-co
Jan 245 min read
A Good Idea is a Good Idea – No Matter Where it Comes From
January 24, 2025 You know, being a politician is kind of a funny thing. I am proud to say that I work hard to get out and meet people...
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mmantha-co
Jan 174 min read
Big Issues Require a Team Approach, Not Political Games
January 17, 2025 While spring is still more than 8 weeks away, we're experiencing a change in seasons here in Ontario, nonetheless. I'm...
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mmantha-co
Jan 105 min read
Ford's Ministers Just Got'a Dance
January 10, 2025 In recent years, there have been several popular TV shows that feature dancers who are trying to break into the...
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mmantha-co
Dec 20, 20246 min read
Brandishing the Notwithstanding clause for political immunity - It’s not a game
December 20, 2024 I was passing through a community in the north recently. I stopped by a constituent’s home to help her sort out some...
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mmantha-co
Dec 13, 20244 min read
Environmental Rights are Being Ignored in Favour of Quick Fixes
December 13, 2024 This week, Ontario's Legislative Assembly will conclude its business for 2024. Despite the government choosing to keep...
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mmantha-co
Dec 6, 20245 min read
Does Premier Ford even know homelessness is an issue in the North?
December 6, 2024 With the holiday season upon us, most of us turn our thoughts to the love of family, friends and thoughts of home, past...
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mmantha-co
Nov 29, 20245 min read
Under the Doug Ford government, Northerners are constantly told they have to wait
November 29, 2024 Christmas time is approaching, and with the snowfall, we just received in Algoma-Manitoulin, that festive feeling is...
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mmantha-co
Nov 22, 20245 min read
Doug Ford is putting Northern Municipalities backs against the wall
November 22, 2024 Hockey is truly one of my passions. Hockey has long been and always will be Canada's sport. With the whistling speed of...
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mmantha-co
Nov 15, 20245 min read
Premier Ford's fear of scrutiny is creating chaos
November 15, 2024 I regularly use this column to speak about the meat-and-potatoes issues that affect people in Algoma-Manitoulin. Issues...
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mmantha-co
Nov 7, 20245 min read
Algoma Manitoulin's Opioid Crisis: Lip Service, Politispeak and Cynicism
November 7, 2024 For several years, Ontarians have been experiencing turmoil and pain on several fronts: access to affordable housing,...
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mmantha-co
Nov 1, 20245 min read
Doug Ford's Healthcare Frankenstein Monster
Halloween has just come and gone. One of my favourite holidays; I have always been a fan of the creativity on display this time of year....
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mmantha-co
Oct 24, 20245 min read
Doug Ford is banking on his skills in the art of distraction
October 24, 2024 Recently, I was sitting in a reception area waiting to be called in for an appointment. Also waiting was a mother of two...
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mmantha-co
Oct 18, 20245 min read
October 18, 2024
Ford government needs to get its priorities straight.
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mmantha-co
Sep 13, 20241 min read
THE KING CHARLES III CORONATION MEDAL NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
A Canadian commemorative medal has been created to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6, 2023. The King Charles III...
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mmantha-co
Jul 26, 20245 min read
July 26, 2024
Buying alcohol is not a crisis, so why is it Premier Ford's highest priority? Summer is finally in full swing across Algoma-Manitoulin,...
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mmantha-co
Jun 21, 20245 min read
June 21, 2024
Keeping children safe from super hot classrooms a low priority to Doug Ford I have to say; given all of the conditions and experiences...
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mmantha-co
Jun 14, 20245 min read
June 14, 2024
Fixing the housing crisis is not easy work, but it's a job we can't afford to put off any longer We are now only days away from the...
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mmantha-co
Jun 7, 20247 min read
June 7, 2024
Let's give credit to whom credit is due I have to say that we politicians are truly a puzzling lot to understand. It is with great...
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mmantha-co
May 30, 20244 min read
May 30, 2024
Premier Ford’s narrative of a cash-strapped Ontario rings hollow The prevailing narrative in our province, our country and indeed...
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mmantha-co
May 24, 20245 min read
May 24, 2024
New and Rehabilitated Highway Rest Areas in Algoma-Manitoulin We are so very fortunate to live in a rugged, beautiful region with so many...
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