Opinion Columns

Water in plastic: Who’s most responsible in the drive for endless growth?

Water in plastic: Who’s most responsible in the drive for endless growth?

It was a peaceful climate justice protest organized by a high school student inspired by activist Greta Thunberg. A man… Continue reading “Water in plastic: Who’s most responsible in the drive for endless growth?”

What we leave behind: On growing up in Lindsay

They call it ‘relative poverty.’ Growing up in Lindsay in the east end in the 1970s and early 80s, we… Continue reading “What we leave behind: On growing up in Lindsay”

Mental health training is available to all of us

The desire to help and the hope that we can provide direction, care, or support to someone that may be… Continue reading “Mental health training is available to all of us”

Marsh at Colborne and Hwy 35 formed while development stalled

Marsh at Colborne and Hwy 35 formed while development stalled

Most residents of Lindsay are well aware of the construction efforts taking place at Colborne street and highway 35. Talk… Continue reading “Marsh at Colborne and Hwy 35 formed while development stalled”

We should go back to the future and risk being great

In 1834, a town plan for Lindsay was envisioned on what was then nothing more than a cedar swamp. The… Continue reading “We should go back to the future and risk being great”

International Day of the Midwife: Delivering 24,000 babies a year in Ontario

International Day of the Midwife: 24,000 babies a year in Ontario delivered by midwife

Happy International Day of the Midwife this coming May 5!  Not that long ago, only a few generations, most babies… Continue reading “International Day of the Midwife: 24,000 babies a year in Ontario delivered by midwife”

Time to get moving on active transportation

“With an aging population, increasing health care costs and an inactive population, the City of Kawartha Lakes needs to invest… Continue reading “Time to get moving on active transportation”