“On March 20th, Iranians, Afghans and other Central Asian communities will begin celebrating Nowruz. This ancient holiday celebrates the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring and with it the spirit of renewal and growth. “Many of you will be gathering with family and friends around the Haft-Seen table to enjoy a traditional feast […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Today, Ontario PC House Leader Jim Wilson charged that Kathleen Wynne’s taxpayer-funded hydro ads are in contempt of parliament. The self-congratulatory ads, which the auditor general has said are out of line, are running before legislation has been introduced, an alleged breach of parliamentary rules. MPP Wilson informed the Speaker today that […]
Read more“I congratulate Ernie on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Oxford.“Since 1995 Ernie has proven himself to be a hardworking and effective advocate that is always looking out for the best interests his community. Ernie continues to hold the government to account for ongoing cuts to local health care services, and has raised […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – This St. Patrick’s Day, the Wynne Liberals have craft distillers in Ontario feeling very unlucky. The industry has been losing a fight to stop a new, crippling Liberal 61.5 percent tax, and are unlikely to ever get relief from the Liberals according to Ontario PC Deputy Leader Steve Clark. “The Liberals’ commitment […]
Read more“I congratulate Ernie on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Oxford. “Since 1995 Ernie has proven himself to be a hardworking and effective advocate that is always looking out for the best interests his community. Ernie continues to hold the government to account for ongoing cuts to local health care services, and has […]
Read more“Millions of people of Irish descent all around the world celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.“The Irish played an important role in our pre-Confederation history, going back as early as the 1600s. Individuals like Father of Confederation Thomas D’Arcy McGee had a great impact on our democracy and the early development of Canada. “During the Irish potato […]
Read moreNORTH BAY – Today, Ontario PC Finance Critic and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli blasted the Wynne Liberals’ new hydro scheme for ignoring the needs of hospitals, saying that hospitals across the province will be forced to cut jobs to pay for increasing hydro bills. “The Wynne Liberals have created a hydro crisis in Ontario where […]
Read more(Manotick)- Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod was in Manotick today at SUNTECH Greenhouses with owner Bob Mitchell to highlight the challenges the Ontario Liberal Government’s energy policy have placed on local agri-food producers. SUNTECH is best known for greenhouse tomatoes which are regularly referred to as the “little miracles from Manotick.” “Between the Liberals’ Green […]
Read more“The second Monday in March of every year marks Commonwealth Day—a celebration of our history as a proud member of the Commonwealth of Nations. “Some 52 countries throughout the world belong to this body. Canada proudly embraces our roots with other members of the Commonwealth family. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s head of […]
Read more“Canadians of Hindu ancestry gather to celebrate Holi—the “festival of colours” and the “festival of love.” “This holiday dates back millennia and is a celebration of the coming of spring and the triumph of good over evil. One of the most enjoyable features of the festivities include spraying family and friends with brightly coloured water […]
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