by Rick Crouch | Jan 13, 2021 | Business Matters, Politics, Real Estate General
Having previously lived in the U.S. (Chicago) and travelled extensively across the country, combined with the fact I have American friends and family living there, I perhaps have a little more interest and insight into U.S. politics. My U.S. residency (1992-1996)...
by Rick Crouch | Jan 24, 2017 | Community Affairs, Environmental Issues, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends, Politics
Like many of you I have been following the ongoing efforts of the Town of Collingwood to sell their remaining 50% interest in Collus. According to a recent article online by Simcoe.com, Collingwood Council voted 7 to 2 in favour of continuing talks with...
by Rick Crouch | Apr 20, 2011 | Live Play - Georgian Bay, Politics
Last evening the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce of which I am both a member at large as well as part of the executive, held an all-candidates meeting for the upcoming federal election. As was expected, the Legion was packed to a standing room only...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 18, 2009 | Live Play - Georgian Bay, Politics
Local MPP Jim Wilson and the Conservatives continue to vigorously oppose the Liberal’s proposed Green Energy Act known as Bill 150. The following is the latest excerpt from MPP Wilson’s office:”As I wrote previously, if Bill 150 passes, it will drive...
by Rick Crouch | Oct 28, 2008 | Live Play - Georgian Bay, Politics
During the 1990’s I lived in the U.S. for a period of four years which was an opportunity that provided a great social/cultural experience for my family as well as offering irreplaceable business experience for myself. As much as we enjoyed our time there, it...
by Rick Crouch | Apr 17, 2008 | Live Play - Georgian Bay, Politics
As President of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board, I attended the Canadian Real Estate Association’s Annual Conference last week in Gatineau, Quebec. The keynote speaker for the event was Justin Trudeau. Justin is of course the eldest son of the late...