By now most people have probably become numb to the various ways that people in elected office attack and belittle each other seemingly on a daily basis.
Throughout my time in politics, I have been supportive of political parties working together on issues that should rise above the usual partisan bickering that happens in every legislature.
In some ways, the just completed Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) event, which occurred at the Southeast Event Centre this past week, took many local residents by surprise.
One of the most significant challenges that Manitoba, and other parts of Canada face, is an addictions crisis.
Let’s be clear. Almost nobody in Manitoba actually expects the NDP government to meet any of the financial targets that it sets for itself every year.
On Sunday morning I had planned to send to a number of my friends in the Jewish community a text message wishing them a happy Hanukkah as it was the first day of the celebration.
This week I announced that, after more than 22 years serving as the MLA for the Steinbach Constituency, I will not seek re-election in the next provincial election.
The winter session of the Manitoba Legislature came to an end on Thursday with many important questions to Manitobans and their future still remaining unanswered.
On Monday of this week, I joined many residents of Steinbach and the southeast in celebrating the very long anticipated completion of the construction project at Highway 12 and Loewen Boulevard.
The vast majority of people have never attended or likely have any desire to attend a political convention.
