The folly of wind energy continues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2013 PORT ROWAN – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett continued to question the folly of wind power since the province is still relying more on coal than wind power. Last week when the humidity was high and the wind wasn’t blowing, the coal furnaces were being stoked as coal provided nine … Continue reading “The folly of wind energy continues”

Local food on offer from Ontario’s Golden Garden

By MPP Toby Barrett Nothing beats the flavour of farm-fresh strawberries – a long-time symbol of local food. Home-grown food has come full circle. Years ago, family farms grew produce to feed their families and then sold the excess. Now, local farmers are satisfying consumer demand for local fruit, vegetables and meat, as well as … Continue reading “Local food on offer from Ontario’s Golden Garden”

Coal kicks in to counter heat wave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2013 SIMCOE – Wind energy is proving it’s just not there when Ontario needs it. Traditionally, one of the biggest draws on the Ontario electricity grid has been on hot, muggy days when air conditioners are running full blast. With the mercury topping 30 degrees Monday, the total electricity demand … Continue reading “Coal kicks in to counter heat wave”

Reconvene hearings on Ornge: Barrett

For Immediate Release July 16, 2013 Simcoe — Ontario’s Chief Coroner has delivered his long-awaited report into hundreds of patient deaths in which operational issues pertaining to Ornge Air Ambulance service may have affected patient outcomes. Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett said the government must reconvene hearings on the matter immediately. Supporting his caucus colleague; Newmarket-Aurora … Continue reading “Reconvene hearings on Ornge: Barrett”

Job losses continue under McGuinty-Wynne policies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2013 SIMCOE – Ontario had the dubious honour of losing more jobs than any other province last month. “The McGuinty-Wynne Liberals added more than 38,000 men and women to the half- million men and women already looking for work,” said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “It’s just further proof that a … Continue reading “Job losses continue under McGuinty-Wynne policies”

Pickles to pampers – assessing biogas north of Delhi

By MPP Toby Barrett For close to a year now, we’ve been hearing of plans to convert the former Smucker’s cucumber tank farm into an organic waste processing and biogas cogeneration facility. The 75 acre tank farm has been purchased by Toronto-based Trade 360, the parent company of Erie Biogas Cogeneration and Organics Processing Inc. … Continue reading “Pickles to pampers – assessing biogas north of Delhi”

Barrett supports colleagues’ plan to fight hunger with local food

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2013 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett supports a plan to give farmers a tax credit for donating produce to local food banks. Earlier today, Barrett’s colleagues Ernie Hardeman, MPP Oxford and PC Critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey, announced an amendment to the … Continue reading “Barrett supports colleagues’ plan to fight hunger with local food”

The legacy of wind will cost our economy billions

By MPP Toby Barrett Last month’s announced change to the Samsung agreement ushered in the latest government admission that its green energy program is a failure. It’s a failure that has doubled electricity costs, alienated rural communities and never come close to the unbelievable promise of new jobs. Instead of $9.7 billion for 2,500 megawatts … Continue reading “The legacy of wind will cost our economy billions”

Barrett calls for cooling off on water heater sales

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2013 Simcoe – As legislative debate drew to a close at Queens Park two weeks ago, Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett spoke in support of consumer protections when it comes to door-to-door water heater sales. In speaking to, Bill 55, the Stronger Protection for Ontario Consumers Act, 2013, Barrett noted the … Continue reading “Barrett calls for cooling off on water heater sales”

Come out to this summer’s parades and festivals

By MPP Toby Barrett Haldimand-Norfolk is parade and festival country. Every weekend through the summer, and on through the fall, there is some sort of festival somewhere in the riding paying homage to our area’s cultural diversity, our agricultural roots and natural beauty. These festivals bring people into the riding’s towns and villages creating much-needed … Continue reading “Come out to this summer’s parades and festivals”