Barry Ward

'Finding a balance is important ... Encampments that create a problem should be taken down, but the people deserve to be housed,' says political columnist

In Alberta's largest cities, council candidates 'won’t have to run as members of a party, but the odds will be stacked against them if they don’t,' columnist says

With some fresh paint and a few new signs, columnist says road diet worked wonders on Livingstone Street during his time as ward councillor

'Barrie and Orillia taxpayers are paying millions of dollars annually with very little say in how it is spent,' says columnist

Some mayors who said they wouldn't use powers have flip-flopped, political columnist explains

Province has stalled decision despite a University of Victoria study that shows there is 'wealth of evidence' showing supervised consumption sites save lives