COLUMN: Sunshine List good for accountability
The release of the annual Sunshine list causes the usual media swell of stories. The Sunshine List is a release from the Ontario government of […]
Articles by Phillip Blancher
COLUMN: Do we need a rethink on French Immersion programming?
School boards have spent a lot of money implementing French Immersion programming in schools in the last 10 years. English boards (Public and Catholic) have […]
COLUMN: Rivette out of line on scrapping #17
The idea of protecting our heritage is a noble one; that we preserve or maintain items of historical significance to our respective areas. We do […]
COLUMN: A tale of five high schools
For everyone involved with the accommodation review process underway in Upper Canada District School Board, the past five months have been a roller coaster. A […]
COLUMN: Closing schools won’t fix education woes
To say waking up Tuesday morning to the news of school closings was a shock would be an understatement. As a parent of four kids […]
COLUMN: The definition of insanity
There is an old adage that states the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different outcome. […]
COLUMN: Leitch off mark with values test
The move by Kelly Leitch to go down the rabbit hole of defining Canadian values is proof why she should not be running for leadership […]
COLUMN: Raising rates not the answer
Opening a utility bill of late can be a harrowing experience. Ever increasing electricity rates, escalating water rates, delivery charges on delivery charges. All can […]
COLUMN: Library closure process lacks respect
The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry library board announced the closure of three more branches on July 29th, the day before the long weekend. Branches in […]
COLUMN: Arts center an excuse to spend money
The report was presented to Cornwall city council Monday that the city, vis-a-vis the taxpayer, should spend $11.7 million on an expansion of the civic […]