Opinion

Feeling a little crowded in Lindsay
Letters
I enjoyed reading “CAO says city is attempting to manage extraordinary growth” in the November Advocate. As a family caught… Continue reading “Feeling a little crowded in Lindsay”

Caring is sharing time, as well as money
Editorial
In recent years, Canada has witnessed a disheartening trend in the diminishing presence of service clubs across the nation. Once… Continue reading “Caring is sharing time, as well as money”

Shop downtown and everyone wins
Opinion
With the Christmas shopping season in high gear, local consumers have a tough decision to make about where to spend… Continue reading “Shop downtown and everyone wins”

In defence of work
Benns' Belief
In North American society – especially within the middle class – we typically define ourselves by what we do. After… Continue reading “In defence of work”

Lack of heritage designation for Mackenzie Mansion was a mistake
Trevor's Take
I have found myself still thinking about a recent decision made by Kawartha Lakes council. In a rather unusual move,… Continue reading “Lack of heritage designation for Mackenzie Mansion was a mistake”

OMHA AAA proposes to dissolve Central Ontario Wolves
Sports Advocate
Sad and surprising news has shocked our local hockey community with the abrupt announcement of a motion to dissolve the… Continue reading “OMHA AAA proposes to dissolve Central Ontario Wolves”

Carbon taxes: Effective and fair to fight climate change
Op-Ed
By Frank Morris, former sailor, retired banker, and still learning how to get things done. The Carbon Tax is a… Continue reading “Carbon taxes: Effective and fair to fight climate change”