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”