Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement today on the closure of the General Motors Oshawa Assembly Plant: “Today is a difficult day for the workers at the General Motors Oshawa Assembly Plant. It is a difficult day for the thousands of workers at hundreds of Ontario auto part suppliers that depend on the GM… Continue reading Premier Ford Reacts to GM Oshawa Plant Closure 112618
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Conrad Black : Seeking Radical Change in Ontario the Choice is Clear 060718
Ontario’s long-awaited election day is finally almost upon us. There is a unanimous view that the Liberals are finally going to be thrown out, bag and baggage, after four catastrophic terms, when the province was mortgaged to hare-brained alarm about climatology and electricity-generating facilities were shut down and solar energy and other nostrums subsidized as… Continue reading Conrad Black : Seeking Radical Change in Ontario the Choice is Clear 060718
CFN Predicts a 75 Seat PC Majority Wynne for Doug Ford on June 7th -by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall Ontario – In what has been a very odd election campaign it appears that Doug Ford has kept his cool and will become Ontario’s next Premier on June 7th. Between the political assassination of former PC leader Patrick Brown to the early concession of Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne, it’s been an election of change… Continue reading CFN Predicts a 75 Seat PC Majority Wynne for Doug Ford on June 7th -by Jamie Gilcig
CUPE Releases Video Backstabbing Lib Ed Min Hunter in York U Strike 060518
Cornwall Ontario – The NDP released a video purporting to include a statement from Liberal Education Minister Mitzie Hunter in which the Minister clearly states that the Wynne Government would not use back to work legislation to CUPE. Of course the question is how this CUPE recording ended up in the NDP hands? Or as… Continue reading CUPE Releases Video Backstabbing Lib Ed Min Hunter in York U Strike 060518
Digesting the Ontario Leadership Election Debate by Jamie Gilcig 053118
Cornwall Ontario – This has been a mystifying election. Leadership issues with the PC’s, the demise of a Premier and her party, and Andrea Horwath digging her heels in and not doing the right thing, as Doug Ford did, and jettisoning candidates that clearly should not be in elected office. And yes, Hitler memes qualify… Continue reading Digesting the Ontario Leadership Election Debate by Jamie Gilcig 053118
Is the Ford Campaign Running Out of Steam? By Jamie Gilcig 052518
Cornwall Ontario – Even short campaigns have their peaks and valleys. After it became clear that Premier Kathleen Wynne and her Liberals were toast there’s been a huge shift, especially from the Labour Block, back to the NDP which has given Andrea Horwath and her NDP momentum. Lots of momentum. And in elections, especially… Continue reading Is the Ford Campaign Running Out of Steam? By Jamie Gilcig 052518
Former SLC Students Vote Change and Talk Ontario Election Politics with Emily Hutcheon 052318
Toronto Ontario- Only a few more weeks until the election and people are buzzing about the Doug Ford, Andrea Horwath, and Kathleen Wynne battle. Who will win? Everyone is wondering. I asked a few of my former SLC comrades to share who they think or want to win. Jay is a current resident of Brampton… Continue reading Former SLC Students Vote Change and Talk Ontario Election Politics with Emily Hutcheon 052318
Two Horse Race in Ontario as Ford & Horwath Teams Up Attacks 052218
Cornwall Ontario – As a quiet provincial election comes out of the long May weekend it’s becoming clearer that this is a two horse race as the PC’s and NDP start to ratchet up the attacks and heat. Premier Wynne is still trying to claw back some support that has bled orange, but that seems… Continue reading Two Horse Race in Ontario as Ford & Horwath Teams Up Attacks 052218
LIBS REDLINING in Ontario as Wynne in Danger of Losing Own Seat as Labour Turns 051918
Cornwall Ontario – It’s fascinating to watch the political death of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. From the defection of ministers and other MPP’s who decided to bail and not run; to teacher’s unions going back to the NDP the day the writ dropped, and other union leaders telling members to vote NDP or PC based… Continue reading LIBS REDLINING in Ontario as Wynne in Danger of Losing Own Seat as Labour Turns 051918
Wynne Liberal facebook Ad Shows Disconnect to Ontario Economy by Jamie Gilcig 051018
Cornwall Ontario – Imagine that you’re a publisher, editor, or journalist in Ontario in 2018. Times are tough in the newspaper business. Print is dying if not dead. The economy in Ontario is not rosy, especially outside of certain areas like Toronto. And as you scroll through facebook you see this: Lord knows we… Continue reading Wynne Liberal facebook Ad Shows Disconnect to Ontario Economy by Jamie Gilcig 051018
Who Do You Vote for in June For When All 3 Local Candidates Are Numptys? by Jamie Gilcig
Cornwall Ontario – While we all are aware, or at least most of us are, of who the leaders are of the three main political parties in this upcoming Ontario election, do we know who are local options are? We know our current MPP Jim McDonnell will win by default. Right now my dog Fitzy… Continue reading Who Do You Vote for in June For When All 3 Local Candidates Are Numptys? by Jamie Gilcig
Liar Liar Pants on Fire – Kathy Wynne’s Ontario Deficit Nearly Double! AG Report Ford Commits to Full AUDIT 042518
Cornwall Ontario – Premier Wynne’s election hopes are deader than Tim Hudak’s were , except uglier and nastier. Today’s Auditor General report showed that the Ontario deficit is nearly double that which the Wynne Government has disclosed. As reported in the Toronto Star “When expenses are understated, the perception is created that government has… Continue reading Liar Liar Pants on Fire – Kathy Wynne’s Ontario Deficit Nearly Double! AG Report Ford Commits to Full AUDIT 042518
Ford Trumps Wynne on Nasty Liberal Campaign Chair David Herle Comment 042018
Chatham Ontario – PC leader Doug Ford issued a statement after a low blow by Hydro One priced Liberal Campaign Co Chair David Herle. It’s been said you know you’ve won a debate when your opponent sinks to….. Mr. Herle offered a weak sauce apology after. “I think people think Doug Ford is a bit… Continue reading Ford Trumps Wynne on Nasty Liberal Campaign Chair David Herle Comment 042018
Wynne “Trumpwins” Ford as Moody’s Drops Ontario Rating by Jamie Gilcig 041918
Cornwall Ontario – You get the feeling that Kathy doesn’t really know how to drive a truck, or run a province, and apparently now not campaign as she lashed out at PC leader Doug Ford recently, comparing him to Donald Trump and unleashing her own inner Hillary. The problem is that telling the public that… Continue reading Wynne “Trumpwins” Ford as Moody’s Drops Ontario Rating by Jamie Gilcig 041918
Livingston Conviction Over Gas Plant Info Catches Wynne Team in Hypocrisy & Deceit – by Jamie Gilcig 041118
Cornwall Ontario – Wynne Liberal press releases have constantly labelled statements from former Leader Patrick Brown and current leader Doug Ford as fake news and lies. The grade school propaganda seems to have blown up in their face during this run to the Provincial election as former McGuinty Chief of Staff David Livingston was sentenced… Continue reading Livingston Conviction Over Gas Plant Info Catches Wynne Team in Hypocrisy & Deceit – by Jamie Gilcig 041118
CFN 1 on 1 with Ontario PC Leader DOUG FORD April 6, 2018
Cornwall Ontario – Usually Cornwall doesn’t get much attention from political leaders in Ontario. At best it’s usually some glad handing at closed riding association events which was why it was nice that PC leader Doug Ford and his team gave CFN some one on one time via telephone Thursday. In a most unusual election… Continue reading CFN 1 on 1 with Ontario PC Leader DOUG FORD April 6, 2018
Silence is Golden for Ford Campaign as June Election Nears – by Jamie Gilcig 033118
Cornwall Ontario – Contrary to what certain pundits blather about, Doug Ford was the opponent Kathy Wynne didn’t want to face. Facing a well funded popular party with a leader that clearly is different than what else would be offered is a dilemma for the depleted and scandalized Wynne government. To list the many… Continue reading Silence is Golden for Ford Campaign as June Election Nears – by Jamie Gilcig 033118
Wynne Late to Candidate Tire Kicking Visit & Social Media Police Visits in Cornwall 031618
Cornwall Ontario – One gets the feeling that Eastern Ontario isn’t Premier Kathleen Wynne’s favorite part of Ontario. When first running for the leadership of the party she was late to an event in SD&G, and yesterday she was late to make an appearance at a local eatery part owned by a Liberal riding nom… Continue reading Wynne Late to Candidate Tire Kicking Visit & Social Media Police Visits in Cornwall 031618