Opinion Columns

Canada always

It seems the right time of year for gratitude. And yet the geo-political reality of the times we’re living in… Continue reading “Canada always”

The folly of us and them

Picture a leader that says political opponents should be in jail and that if the police aren’t doing that, they… Continue reading “The folly of us and them”

A tale of two Portugal Coves

Portugal Cove South, at the southern tip of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, feels both barren and beautiful. Barren, because widely spaced… Continue reading “A tale of two Portugal Coves”

Intentional community change

Early last month, I had the opportunity to restore a 1930s stained glass door from the Beach neighbourhood in Toronto… Continue reading “Intentional community change”

Getting ready for giving

It’s about to be that time when we will be increasingly asked to help support any one of the many… Continue reading “Getting ready for giving”

Our community’s health, finally measured

In this edition of the Advocate, writer Sarah Fournier delves into one of the most important documents Kawartha Lakes has… Continue reading “Our community’s health, finally measured”

Goodbye summer, hello routine

Every summer, I tell myself we’ll slow down. We’ll have long mornings on the deck, lazy afternoons at the beach,… Continue reading “Goodbye summer, hello routine”