Opinion Columns

Some like it cool
Cool Tips for a Hot Planet series
Nausea, migraine-like headaches. Those are some of the symptoms that hit Mike while installing heat pumps in last summer’s record-breaking… Continue reading “Some like it cool”

Lack of riverside patios a missed opportunity
It always pays to venture outside of one’s hometown to see how other urban areas work. There’s nothing better than… Continue reading “Lack of riverside patios a missed opportunity”

Aging with dignity
By Naresh James It’s been over a decade since my retirement and its time for me to reflect on aging…. Continue reading “Aging with dignity”

Say cheese and vote
Trevor's Take
Gosh, I really do love this time of year! All the smiling faces. The looks of happiness and action. The… Continue reading “Say cheese and vote”

Agree to Disagree
Big cities, big dreams I’ve lived in both a small town and a big city. I grew up in Oshawa… Continue reading “Agree to Disagree”

What to look for in local print media
Benns' Belief
At a time when there is so much online content to consume, access to credible print media is more essential… Continue reading “What to look for in local print media”

Preserving public wealth from the LCBO can protect essential services, like healthcare
More than 9,000 LCBO workers at 685 retail stores began their province-wide strike at the stroke of midnight on July… Continue reading “Preserving public wealth from the LCBO can protect essential services, like healthcare”