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Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

This can NOT pass. The government is elected by, and is beholden to us. They work for us and there is absolutely no reason why they should be allowed to hide any of their records from us. The corruption of the Ford government has come to a head and now they want to be able to sweep it all under the rug. If there was ever a time to call your local MP and give them an earful, it's now!!!!!!

- ElizabethMK

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

There is only one reason why anyone hides things .

- Keith Baker

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

Acting more and more like a liberal disaster than a conservative.

- WFO

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

Just like our Southern political neighbours... the more wrong-doing there is to hide, the greater the walls are built to hide it. Doug and his bobble-head MPPs need a drastic reset!

- David Hawke

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

You KNOW if a Liberal premiere was trying this sort of thing that Ford would be screaming from the rooftops that the government was trying to hide things from the public.This can't be allowed to pass

- MG920

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

Nothing to do with the liberals. This is 100% USDA Prime Conservative anti-democratic governance. More like George Orwell. Doug's been doing it since day one. You guys elected him. Don't point the finger at anyone but yourselves.

- Onlooker

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

Trump Jr

- M Rod

All Simcoe County school buses cancelled today

This is ridiculous.

- WFO

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

“one of the most transparent governments in the history of Ontario.”Well dang if that's not a dead ringer for a certain someone to the south...

- Ben R

Judge rejects Ford government’s bid to halt Al-Quds Day rally

Good, Ford can't take away our voices as much as he is trying!

- Brady Bunch

'It's disappointing': Council paves way for demolition of greenhouse

I think we should dig a little lower on the education chain and bring back home economics in high school and the higher primary grades. As much as I learned lots from my mom, aunts and grandmother, budgeting, shopping, portions etc all came from that class. Wouldn't hurt to have a class garden too although you would then need volunteers to oversee it during the summer--who knows some might; but just seeing how things we eat grow from tiny seeds is pretty amazing to most kids.

- S Carpenter

COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists

The City needs to get back to basics; Roads, water & sewer & waste management. Everything else is just “nice to have”

- Susan B23

Judge rejects Ford government’s bid to halt Al-Quds Day rally

Al Quds day was begun by the Iranian regime that preaches the destruction of Israel and the Jews and all of us in the west. Good to know where you stand in the face of terrorism and hate.

- Fighting the good fight

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

And the chasm thats been created between the population and those elected to represent them continues to grow insulating those with nefarious schemes from the eyes of the ones they are ,loosely speaking,working for.For shame

- Gobsmacked

Local retailer under the gun as frustration about buyback program mounts

As usual it’s a complete charade ! most liberal endeavours turn out to be completely messed up financially, marred with confusion and frustration for all involve,,,

- Grouchy

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

It's not party loyalty, it's party discipline. The members of most political parties (the consevatives for sure) are mandated to vote with the leader. This to me does not allow our local representatives to vote fairly for or against things that affect us. I also wonder why then we bother to elect local representatives when Doug Ford's vote is the only one that counts right now with the majority government. I guess this has already been voted on by his members so too late for a non confidence motion. He needs to go. There must be something hide.

- S Carpenter

COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists

So get the plows out and put the blades on the road even during the day , dont wait till it gets hard packed. Difference between highway and orillia is night and day

- Wendl

COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists

Staff blaming council policy, and council blaming staff is, as they say, a fool's game. The 'policy' should be simple: 1) Keep snowbanks at a maximum height that allows cars to see when entering any street; 2) Keep sidewalks clear and safe for everyone. (Stop the ridiculousness of clearing sidewalks and then have the snowplow bury them again). 3) Plow the streets as soon as possible, including all side streets.Done - there's the new policy. The responsibility is with staff and council to budget appropriately (staffing and equipment).Budget and prepare for the worst, and reserve $$ whenever possible....and never let a strong mayor deter from the objective of keeping the City safe.

- Magiccat

'It's disappointing': Council paves way for demolition of greenhouse

Most thriving cities have a greenhouse. Barrie's greenhouse is a fine example. Focus should be on food production, and beautification of the city. It will be a costly adventure but a necessary one for the future of our citizens and tourism. I admire Councillor Lauer for his efforts.

- MovingUp

Ford government to restrict public access to politicians’ documents

Despite all the complaining, Simcoe County always votes Conservative. Want to whine, do something about it. Vote Ford out.

- retired optimist