Environment

There’s a well-known song by Sonny and Cher called The Beat Goes On, but the song of Kawartha Lakes this… Continue reading “Drought-like conditions bedevil local farmers”

If you have a garden, you’ve probably used it. If you’ve been lucky enough to hike the three km trail… Continue reading “For peat’s sake”

August 14, 2003: My family was just leaving Ontario Place when the park lights went out. We quickly learned we… Continue reading “Power to the people – please”

When my daughter was a tad, I read a brochure from an American pediatric doctors’ group. It suggested that pesticide… Continue reading “Pests, or pesticides?”

Juniper Park spans 2.5 acres of dedicated green space in Fenelon Falls, besides Langton Public School. The revitalization project is… Continue reading “Juniper Park to undergo revitalization project”

Ah – a lush, green expanse of lawn. Something many aspire to. My much-loved and dearly- departed in-laws worked hard… Continue reading “The green, green grass of home”

OK, things are bad. We’re in a trade war. The U.S. is pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord –… Continue reading “And now, for some good news”