Through you Honourable Warden Andrea Matrosovs, First, respect where it’s due. Grey County runs tight but steady: roads are maintained, water is safe, EMS meets targets, and planning stays on track. The most heroic work is at the front line. Our housing and homelessness staff, and the teams running
The short story. In 1987, President Reagan blessed “free trade” and Prime Minister Mulroney harmonized it here. But what actually rolled out was neoliberal mercantilism: rules that let capital outrun communities—“scale or die,” finance first, land treated as an asset class. Every party since has kept the hymn. The
Dear Premiers and Prime Minister, TL;DR — The tariff war isn’t Canada’s crisis — it’s just the symptom. While premiers and Ottawa have poured millions into ad wars, tariff theatrics, and diplomatic flattery, Canada has been collapsing at home. Food insecurity, shelter stress, and land inequality have all
Through you, Honourable Warden Matrosovs, With Queen Anne’s lace now blooming along many county roads, the Emancipation Festival fresh in memory, and fall agricultural fairs approaching, this is a timely moment to share an idea taking shape in Owen Sound—one that blends biodiversity, skills-building, and civic renewal. Concept,
Through you honourable Warden Matrosovs, At the most recent County Council meeting, the need for a palliative care plan in our County long‑term care homes was noted. As custodians of our community, it matters that we care for our neighbours in every stage of life—including as they pass
Concerned by my neighbour’s end‑stage liver disease and isolation, I share a week‑long herbal plan to curb cravings, support liver repair, and renew hope. I’ve been concerned about my neighbour—who I rarely see outside and who’s begun showing all the harrowing signs of end‑
Through you honourable Warden Matrosovs, Been a while since I've managed to squeeze in an email, will try and keep it brief. Wanted to congratulate Councillor Greig for handling the climate change deniers so well, I do find that argument about resources running out quite effective. Also at
Dear fellows in Christ,This evening, as I rested, an angel came to me in a dream and told me to write about this to the churches of Owen Sound. I awoke with urgency, knowing I must send this message without delay. 1 A Gospel that Transforms, Not Excuses In
To check on viability of co-ordinating housing, local organization, and economic policies at the county level, I've been running an interview series with the County Council, and have so far interviewed the Mayor of Georgian Bluffs Sue Carleton As well the Deputy Mayor of Owen Sound Scott Greig
Through you honourable Warden Matrosovs, Had a pleasant interview with Councillor Scott Greig last time, where he discussed his accomplishments thus far and plans for the future of Owen Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYbSZ_gEVwU next time will be interviewing Councillor Shirley Keaveney, excited to get the
Dear Right Honourable Prime Minister Mark Carney, Congratulations on sticking to your values through an at times intense campaign season, it was particularly impressive how when another party had a good idea, you rose above partisanship and implemented the idea for the benefit of Canadians, now lets move forward with
Through you honourable Warden Matrosovs, Councillor Carleton was generous enough with her time to give us an interview, including her lineage, accomplishments, ideas for housing, food security, education, healing and the economy within about 12 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PEKiXWXy8I Coming from a long like of Mayors