Candidates’ press releases and news about the 2018 municipal election.
Opinion John and Beth Hildebrandt Ontario’s municipal elections will be held on October 22. Two things are essential to our democratic system at this time: that taxpayers (voters) prepare themselves by critically assessing the issues and the candidates, and that other taxpayers – those with the desire to serve their …
Representing your neighbours as a municipal official is a big responsibility so it’s useful to check out former councillors’ personal experience when you consider running for office. The Current spoke with past members of municipal councils, both in Madawaska Valley and elsewhere in Renfrew County, to get a flavour of …
Photo: Mark Woermke For the first time this year, I am enjoying my morning coffee on the porch. It’s pretty quiet on my corner this Saturday morning, but the sun is shining and things look promising for Wilno’s Kashub Day. I have an excellent view of Bay Street and the …
