Opinion Columns

Well, you can’t say this is a boring election
Believe it or not, there are some smaller municipalities in Ontario where the municipal election is no big deal. We… Continue reading “Well, you can’t say this is a boring election”

How much is enough? The politics of capitalism and wealth
Many of us who work at The Advocate spend a lot of time thinking about how life could be better… Continue reading “How much is enough? The politics of capitalism and wealth”

Myth busting two big lies as we fight to keep basic income alive
As advocates, we are fighting hard to keep the basic income program alive here in Lindsay. We are heartened by… Continue reading “Myth busting two big lies as we fight to keep basic income alive”

Basic Income gone: Ford’s abrupt cancellation of program devastates Lindsay
All over Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford promised over and over that “a new day will dawn in Ontario,” should… Continue reading “Basic Income gone: Ford’s abrupt cancellation of program devastates Lindsay”

Great to be home in Kawartha Lakes
In the late 1970s or early 80s, you may have spotted a young boy with red hair and freckles fishing… Continue reading “Great to be home in Kawartha Lakes”

PSWs love what they do and show leadership by serving
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and caregivers are an intricate part of health care for any age, and indeed are overworked… Continue reading “PSWs love what they do and show leadership by serving”

The Lindsay Advocate – serving the area since 1855
Sometimes good ideas are merely a continuation of old ideas. What seems like a unique concept may actually be an… Continue reading “The Lindsay Advocate – serving the area since 1855”