Opinion Columns
Benns’ Belief: What is the value, not the price?
Why do we buy water? Quite simply, big business has told us we should. It’s healthier, says Nestle Pure Life and Aquafina (the latter owned by Pepsi). Why put your faith in stringent municipal testing in towns or cities when you can put your faith in the Corporation?
The big lie says progress is good
We have come to accept it as the natural way of things
When I was young and wanted a drink, I went to the kitchen sink, poured myself a glass of water… Continue reading “The big lie says progress is good”
Trevor’s Take: Elder stories, elder care
One of my favourite stories my grandfather used to tell me from his time running a taxi business in Lindsay, way back in the day, was of a return shopping trip that ended up being only a one-way fare.
Grandpa had taken a regular customer, known for his drinking, to a local bootlegger in town.
Benns’ Belief: Here’s why Canada Day must go on
As Canada Day approaches, we are bearing witness to the shocking continuation of the unearthing of unmarked graves of young Indigenous people. In the process, our collective consciousness has been ripped apart. Our sense of knowing who we are as a people – surely the minimum sense of nationhood — has been shattered.
Benns’ Belief: Politicians are human — and so is learning from our mistakes
As we navigate Lockdown Number Whatever due to the pandemic it’s clear the politicians are determined to simply do what… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Politicians are human — and so is learning from our mistakes”
Food banks do not address issue of inadequate income
By Elaine Power Special to the Advocate This year, 2021, marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Canada’s first food… Continue reading “Food banks do not address issue of inadequate income”
Podcast Teaser: Podcast host gets the shot – now braces for aftermath conversations
I got my shot. I got my shot. I got my shot. I’ve been repeating that statement, often, ever since… Continue reading “Podcast Teaser: Podcast host gets the shot – now braces for aftermath conversations”
