On Tuesday, November 26, Niverville residents will undertake a plebiscite to decide whether retail cannabis sales should be allowed in the community. Voting will take place at the Town Administrative Office at 329 Bronstone Drive between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Residents also have the option to vote in advance at the town office on Monday, November 18. The Citizen encourages everyone to vote!

On Tuesday, November 26, Niverville residents will undertake a plebiscite to decide whether retail cannabis sales should be allowed in the community. Voting will take place at the Town Administrative Office at 329 Bronstone Drive between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Residents also have the option to vote in advance at the town office on Monday, November 18. The Citizen encourages everyone to vote!

Malcom X spoke passionately in a 1964 speech about finding common ground. As a Muslim minister sharing the stage with Christian ministers and civil rights leaders of all stripes, he suggested that focusing on their differences would get them nowhere, while focusing on their common struggle to obtain civil rights would be more productive.

This may not be exactly earth-shattering to acknowledge, but here goes nothing: rural residents of Western Canada really like the Conservative Party. A lot. Which is sort of like saying that winter is cold.

It’s a September evening and I’m strolling down the path at our beautiful Hespeler Park in Niverville with my husband, daughter, and mother-in-law. I get goosebumps, as I can’t help but think this is one of those “full circle” moments.

Looking at our slate of candidates for the new Springfield-Ritchot constituency, I’m encouraged. Regardless of our political leanings, we are blessed by a group that seems to be passionate and engaged. As a typical Tory stronghold, this hasn’t always been the case. Having better choices can only lead to better discussion.