Tag: provincial
Local provincial election candidates square off for first time
PARIS Several issues, including affordability, were discussed Thursday as candidates vying to become the next MPP for Brantford-Brant in the June 2 provincial election gathered for the first time. Incumbent…
New Blue Party candidate enters local race in upcoming provincial election
News Local News Liberals, NDP have yet to select candidates for Haldimand-Norfolk Nathan Hawkins is the New Blue Party candidate for Haldimand-Norfolk in the June 2 provincial election. Photo by…
Provincial grant supports local Polish Alliance through pandemic
The Polish Alliance of Canada, Brantford Branch 10, recently received a provincial grant that will help cover operating costs for its banquet center on Albion Street. The $20,500 grant, delivered…
Chatham Daily News sports reporter wins provincial photography award
Longtime Chatham Daily News sports reporter Mark Malone has received provincial recognition for the third time for his skill behind the lens. Malone has won a 2021 Ontario Newspaper Awards…
Brady enters provincial election race
News Local News Longtime assistant to Barrett will run as independent Bobbi Ann Brady jpg, BR Bobbi Ann Brady, the long-time executive assistant to Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett, is running…
Stiff deadlines in new provincial housing bill worry Stratford councilors
News Local News City councilors in Stratford have joined a growing number of municipal officials raising concerns about new housing legislation fast tracked at Queen’s Park this month. Stratford city…
Province wants speed reduction on 20 percent of provincial roads
The plan not only contributes to road safety, the province expects, but also has “a positive effect on nature, noise and emissions”. Deputy Arne Schaddelee: “We are taking a big…
Sarnia realtor elected to board of provincial industry association
Sarnia’s Donna Mathewson has been elected to the board of an association representing Ontario realtors. Mathewson will serve a one-year term as a director for western Ontario with the Ontario…
Judge calls for inquiry of provincial jail conditions
News Local News The Ontario Court of Justice at 44 Queen Street in Brantford. Photo by Brian Thompson /Brian Thompson/The Expositor A Brantford judge said there must be a public…
Parents seek to raise profile of provincial schools for deaf and blind children
News Local News Stephanie Antone, whose daughter Yehati attends the W. Ross Macdonald school for the blind in Brantford, says the province should be doing more to champion its seven…