Irene in our Community

Women and men around the world recognize International Women's Day as a time to reflect upon and celebrate women’s social, political and economic achievements, both globally and locally. In this country, much progress has been made since Canadians first marked International Women’s Day in 1977.

LONDON –Despite thousands of job losses in the past year, and tens of thousands of families struggling to make ends meet, the federal budget fails to provide any substantial help to everyday Canadians

On February 22nd, I had the privilege of addressing the Forest City London Kiwanis Club during their monthly luncheon. I truly appreciate the warm welcome the Kiwanis members extended to me.

LONDON –After the introduction of the 2010 federal budget in the first week of March, Canada’s Finance Minister is embarking on tour to “sell” Canadians on the merits of his budget.

The first Sunday of every month folks gather in the basement hall at Trinity United Church for a “hospitality meal”.

In response to Fred Rinne's editorial Buy American deal gets us back on track (Feb. 8).

Our story is a difficult one to understand, even to us.

What happened to us only happens to other people, well on August 8th 2008 we became one of those "others".