Opinion Columns

Mulroney’s death underscores our shared humanity
Benns' Belief
It is not uncommon to have a soft spot for the Canadian prime minister who was in power during one’s… Continue reading “Mulroney’s death underscores our shared humanity”

The box cutter bandit
Trevor's Take
I had truly planned to write something pithy and humorous (well, to me at least) for this month’s edition. I… Continue reading “The box cutter bandit”

Who will be Canada’s next female prime minister?
Benns' Belief
It’s been more than 30 years since Canada had a female prime minister. But Tory Kim Campbell only lasted 132… Continue reading “Who will be Canada’s next female prime minister?”

Don’t lose your head over this romantic holiday
Trevor's Take
I’ve always been a ‘take the bad news first, good news second’ type of person. So the bad news is… Continue reading “Don’t lose your head over this romantic holiday”

Agree to Disagree
Opinion
Unions have workers’ backs There are people that will tell you unions are a thing of the past, and they… Continue reading “Agree to Disagree”

Manufactured insecurity
Benns' Belief
At one point in my childhood, we had a limousine with a soundproof interior window between the front and back… Continue reading “Manufactured insecurity”

Kawartha Lakes should support a healthy environment, not Enbridge
By Moya Beall Seniors for Climate Action Now – Kawarthas (SCAN) When Enbridge Gas’s proposed Bobcaygeon gas expansion project was… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes should support a healthy environment, not Enbridge”

