Tag: voting

Let’s Not Forget the Big Picture

September 26th, 2007 in 2007 Campaign

I’ve been thoroughly focused on local issues these past weeks, but I was pained to hear this morning that the pro-democracy protests in Myanmar turned ugly overnight, with a handful of Buddhist monks killed by police while engaging in peaceful protest. We shouldn’t need reminders like this to cherish the freedom and democracy we’ve built,… Read More

Young People Do Care

September 23rd, 2007 in 2007 Campaign

The last week has been full of inspiration. Meetings with community leaders have been encouraging, certainly, but I get a real lift out of meeting everyday citizens. I make a point of speaking to everyone I meet at the doors with respect, just as Councillor Linda Sloan did to me when she was running for… Read More