Opinion

"Driving in from Denare Beach this winter, I noticed quite a number of dead and dying spruce, pine and fir trees. As the weather warmed up, more trees were turning brown."

"Lucas Fry found a way from being lost in the shuffle to being front and centre, from being just another prospect to the guy with the captain’s C. That doesn’t happen without fighting for it."

"Instead of working to clear Manitoba’s surgical and diagnostic backlog by investing in Manitoba’s public health care system, the Progressive Conservative (PC) government has instead doubled down on their privatization agenda by sending millions of dollars to out-of-province private clinics."

"This year, we should have a provincial election... Whatever scenario plays out, rest assured that I will continue to tirelessly stand up for the north regarding issues that are important to us."

"As your MLA, I empathize with the difficulties people in northern Manitoba face as a result of government cuts to healthcare and infrastructure."

In this week’s column space, I want to tell you a bit about Garry - my Pop - and who he was.

The legislative session has returned. As your MLA, I am working on your behalf on the issues that are really important to us in the north. That includes our concerns about healthcare and the affordability of hydro prices.

"Northerners' calls for better healthcare services continue to fall on deaf ears."

"Last weekend's Blueberry Jam was chicken soup for the soul. It was helpful, world-enriching, nourishing stuff. And now, as soon as it came, it's over for another summer."

"It is reasonable to ask now: Why would any source step forward with information if we cannot protect their identities?"