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Nathan Colquhoun

NIMBY language is holding Sarnia back—and politicians need to ignore it

NIMBY language is holding Sarnia back—and politicians need to ignore it

In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun dissects a conversation with a local NIMBY, exposing the coded language and tactics used to block much-needed affordable housing in Sarnia. By breaking down these arguments, he makes a clear case for why city councillors must ignore fear-driven opposition and push forward with real solutions.
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Sarnia police are ignoring a $5M solution to justify a $60M fortress

Sarnia police are ignoring a $5M solution to justify a $60M fortress

In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun questions the push for a new $60 million police headquarters in Sarnia, arguing that the project is unnecessary and that cheaper alternatives are being ignored.
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Sarnia’s leaders just made affordable housing even harder

Sarnia’s leaders just made affordable housing even harder

In Nathan's latest column, he takes Sarnia City Council to task for rejecting an affordable housing project in the face of a growing crisis. He critiques their willingness to bow to NIMBY fearmongering over facts and calls for real leadership to ensure housing solutions aren’t derailed by misinformation.
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What I learned sitting down with Bob Bailey’s team

What I learned sitting down with Bob Bailey’s team

In Nathan's latest column, he reflects on a conversation with longtime MPP Bob Bailey and his team, uncovering how party loyalty, not community choice, dictates who represents Sarnia-Lambton.
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Seven Conservative policies I’d support as an Independent MPP

Seven Conservative policies I’d support as an Independent MPP

"Being an independent candidate means I’m not bound to a party’s doctrine. It also means I can work with all sides when they propose something that makes sense."
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The Sarnia Journal is platforming every candidate

The Sarnia Journal is platforming every candidate

This election season, The Sarnia Journal is giving every candidate a platform to share their ideas—unfiltered and in their own words—so voters can hear directly from those seeking their support.
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Why have Sarnia’s young people resigned themselves to apathy?

Why have Sarnia’s young people resigned themselves to apathy?

In Nathan's latest column, he explores the lack of political engagement among Sarnia’s young people, questioning why they have resigned themselves to apathy while the same old leadership and ideas continue to shape the city’s future. He challenges young residents to break the cycle, get involved, and fight for a Sarnia that works for them.
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How party politics holds Sarnia back

How party politics holds Sarnia back

In Nathan's latest column, he examines how party politics has held Sarnia back, highlighting how representatives like Marilyn Gladu and Bob Bailey have prioritized party loyalty over the community's needs. Through specific examples, he challenges readers to question why we continue to reward this kind of representation.
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The Mayor’s debt-free obsession is holding Sarnia back

The Mayor’s debt-free obsession is holding Sarnia back

In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun challenges Mayor Mike Bradley’s obsession with a “debt-free” Sarnia, arguing it’s a misleading narrative that prioritizes political optics over necessary investments. While the city sits on millions in reserves, crucial projects remain stalled under the illusion that avoiding debt is progress.
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Sarnia council finally finds a legal loophole to evict the homeless – and jumps right in

Sarnia council finally finds a legal loophole to evict the homeless – and jumps right in

In his latest column, Nathan Colquhoun critiques Sarnia Council’s motion to evict homeless residents from Rainbow Park, highlighting their reliance on a fringe court ruling and ignoring the human rights upheld by numerous other legal decisions.
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