Justice Gibson’s ruling on the 100 Victoria encampment is a good one, but it’s not the end of this story. It’s another milestone in the reckoning over homelessness in Waterloo Region, because it won’t solve homelessness. Courts simply can’t do that. It reminds us that people have rights, whether they have shelter or not. People are not a planning inconvenience or a public relations problem. “The homeless are not Other. They are Us. They are rights bearers no less entitled tha

A few late summers thoughts on how this went... I didn't win. I put forward my best effort to show that I was the best candidate. To...

Hi! I'm Simon, and I’m running to be your next Member of Parliament. We are at a real turning point right now — and what happens in this election will shape our future for years to come. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. And the truth is, every election is decided by the people who show up. I’m stepping up because I believe we need leaders who are present in our community, who listen, and who aren't afraid to push for real solutions to the challenges we’re all facing. Fr