The Parable of the Mirror Room
There was once a city where every crime, every kindness, every movement was recorded, but no names were ever written down. In the Mirror Room at the center of the city, leaders gathered to solve…
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Marilyn Gladu’s record: saying one thing in Sarnia–Lambton, voting another in Ottawa
Marilyn Gladu, Member of Parliament for Sarnia–Lambton since 2015, has repeatedly claimed credit for bringing federal investments to the riding — even when she voted against the very legislation that enabled those investments. This report…
Cat Organizations vs. Dog Organizations: A Systems Theory Perspective
In the world of organizational theory and strategic planning, structure and behavior often mirror the innate tendencies of natural systems. What if we examined organizations through the lens of two of humanity’s most beloved companions—cats…
Redefining Policing: Prioritizing Community Investment Over Infrastructure in Sarnia
In the midst of debates surrounding the future of law enforcement in Sarnia, a critical question emerges: where should the city’s resources be directed to ensure public safety and community well-being? As the police chief…
First Monday Interview on Winning Entrepeneur of the Year
Written by Heather Anne Wakeling-Lister for First Monday At age 39, Nathan Colquhoun, recipient of Entrepreneur of the Year has had more experience in founding projects and businesses than most will throughout their working career….
Gender Protests at Sarnia City Hall
I wanted to go see what all the hooplaw was about today at city hall and boy was I not disappointed. A couple hundred people were out there and they were all there on behalf…
Sarnia Police Services Budget Meeting
Maybe another way to describe why I was so agitated last night. This is all government. We have a vast system of resources across our city. And then we have the police by their own…
The Made Up Dangers of Drag Queen Storytelling in Sarnia
Several months ago, a local bookstore invited guest drag queen Amanda Villa to host readings for children. The event was created and announced via Facebook and local radio, and within moments there were comments and complaints…
Sarnia Police Press Release Using Language That Is Part Of The Problem
On Dec 03, 2022 the Sarnia Police issued a tragic press release entitled “Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Continue” as a warning to highlight the gravity of the substance and the dangers associated. The goal of the…
The Integrity Comissioner Process Is A Joke
Today I received notice of yet another Integrity Comissioner complaint against me. This one is because I publicly shared the first Integrity Comissioner Complaint. I am now going to share this current complaint in it’s…
I Am Guilty Of Breaking the Code of Conduct
— Click here to read the latest Integrity Comissioner complaint lodged against me. A few days ago, I was made aware that another Integrity Comissioner complaint was lodged against me. As always, in the interests…
KOJO Institute Letter to the City of Sarnia
I had made a motion in a closed meeting on Dec 13, 2022 to release this letter which was not successful (read entire story here). Since then, multiple organizations in Sarnia have been reaching out…
The Evangelical Backlash To Bill C-6 Is Exposing Their Homophobia
Ever since I’ve been in high school I have heard of the apparent ‘gay agenda;’ that gay people and liberals are supposedly trying to spread around the world. Seven years ago, I wrote about a…
List of Churches in Sarnia-Lambton that are for and against Bill C-6
Thanks to Rev. Adam Kilner for rallying churches in Sarnia to come out publicly in support of Bill C-6 and oppose our MP Marilyn Gladu’s opposition and petition to try and amend or abolish the…
MP Marilyn Gladu and Conversion Therapy
I’ve called out Marilyn Gladu, our local Member of Parliament, a few times over the last few years primarily for her dangerous religious ideology that seeps through her politics as she petitions our federal government,…
Mike Bradley, Janice McMichael-Dennis and Bluewater Power Donations
On July 13, 2020 ago I made a motion to ask questions of the board of Bluewater Power which failed. Before failing, the mayor lectured me about how I had the audacity to question the…
A Technical Glitch? Or….
There has been quite a kerfuffle here in Sarnia the last few months. A motion was put forward by Councillor Stark to make some requests of Bluewater Power. The vote passed 5-3. A few days…
Value vs Vote Based Politicians
In my foray into politics I was struck early on of the different kinds of politicians that there are. At the risk of oversimplifying, I would put them into two categories. The first group are…
Short Term Rentals in Sarnia
Back in June 2019, Councillor Bill Dennis made the following motion. That Staff be directed to complete a staff report on the potential to regulate short term rental platforms (such as Airbnb) within the City…
On Municipal Communications
In our corporate strategies meeting last week, I brought up what I thought to be an important issue on how the staff and council communicates big projects to the public. I said that: I’m thinking…