My grandfather, Don Ramage, survived World War II to continue life as an artist who also had a great passion for rugby. His world view, expressed through his art, was very concerned […]
“As the avenues and streets of a city are nothing less than its arteries and veins, we may well ask what doctor would venture to promise bodily health if he knew that […]
With just a few weeks until voting starts, there is no clear picture of who will take the Mayoral chains. While Justin Lester has key advantages, other contenders could help to topple […]
OK ok ok! You can all stop shouting at me now after my recent incorrect commentary on how STV works. I’ve gone away and talked with someone who has put me straight. […]
I’m just going to call this lot “The Nine”, I’m pretty sure Justin Lester is feeling somewhat like Frodo at the moment and avoiding any candidate debates that look anything remotely like […]
Eight candidates are vying for three seats in the Northern Ward with some standouts, some that should stay out, and I would suggest one stressed City Scientist who could be about to […]
Seven candidates are vying for three seats in Lambton Ward and with all three incumbents running again the only chance of any new blood entering Council is to knock one of them […]
Four candidates are vying for two places in the Southern Ward. With David Lee dropping out of the race this year and having a swing at the GWRC, a seat must be […]
Here’s your public service announcement for Friday before we move onto a further analysis of candidates, some random thoughts on voting in the local body elections. Only vote for those you want […]
Seven candidates are vying for three places in the Eastern Ward. Each has strengths and weaknesses while some are simply ghosts who are cluttering up the ballot. With Simon Marsh stepping down […]
