I’m now considered a “CON” by Nipigon Council

I’m now considered a “CON” by Nipigon Council

Council Watch Call for “applications” to fill vacant council seat.   Recently, Councillor Collins has decided to step down and move to be closer to her family, good for her. Most people in town who follow this development assumed that I, who ran in...

WHAT IS PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION

In 2015 Justin Trudeau ran a large part of his campaign on that election being the last “First past the post” election. He would bring in a much more democratic voting method, proportional representation. In first past the post elections, the government is...
Do what needs to be done!

Do what needs to be done!

Of late politicians of all levels have been starting to address the long-standing and long-lasting issues with single-use plastics. Let’s ban them by 2021 says our federal government. The Thunder Bay Municipal League acknowledges changes need to be made....
Accommodation taxes – information and research

Accommodation taxes – information and research

News & Ramblings Accommodation taxes – what are they and do they work?   An accommodation tax is a tax charged to travelers, tourists, others on an overnight stay at overnight lodging within the municipality that charges the tax. Funds generated by the...