In small communities, local government can have a big impact. Decisions about taxes, development, public services, and the future of the community touch the lives of everyone who calls it home. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we turn our attention to the Summer Village of Sunset Point and Deputy Mayor Gwen Jones. What are the challenges facing this lakeside community? What are residents expecting from their elected leaders? And how does municipal council balance competing i

For communities across Saskatchewan, the challenges are often local — but the solutions can depend on decisions made hundreds of kilometres away, in Ottawa. Earlier this month, a delegation representing municipalities from across the province travelled to the nation’s capital with a clear message: communities need the infrastructure, economic support, and federal partnerships to keep growing. Representatives from SUMA, SARM, the provincial government, and mayors from major ci

The decisions made in Ottawa can have a very real impact on life in Saskatchewan — from the roads we drive on, to the homes we build, to the services communities rely on every day. Earlier this month, municipal leaders from across Saskatchewan travelled to the nation's capital with a message for the federal government: local communities need long-term infrastructure investment, support through economic uncertainty, and solutions that will help them grow. The delegation brough

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On Thursday, October 8, 2026, The Orono Weekly Times and Cross Border Network partnered to host a live, in-person debate featuring candidates for Mayor n the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario. The debate took place in the gymnasium at Pines Senior Public School, providing residents with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and learn about their perspectives on local issues and priorities for the community. The candidates featured on stage were Tom Dingwall an

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, The Orono Weekly Times and Cross Border Network partnered to host a live, in-person debate featuring candidates for Regional Councillor for Wards 3 and 4 in the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario. The debate took place in the gymnasium at Pines Senior Public School, giving residents an opportunity to hear from the candidates and learn more about their perspectives on local issues and the future of their community. The candidates featured on stag