Opinion Columns

City’s $3 million surplus should be shared amongst all wards

There has been much discussion across the city since Mayor Andy Letham proposed on Oct. 6 to return a $3… Continue reading “City’s $3 million surplus should be shared amongst all wards”

What to do with $3 million? Letham says give it to taxpayers

One of the most difficult things for even the most informed citizen to do is to keep track of municipal… Continue reading “What to do with $3 million? Letham says give it to taxpayers”

Benns’ Belief: Time for change at Lindsay’s LifeLabs fiasco

Since we launched the Advocate three years ago, we’ve never had so many people call or email to suggest we… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Time for change at Lindsay’s LifeLabs fiasco”

Return to a post-secondary education during COVID-19

In August of 2014, I sat in my bedroom scrolling through the Trent University website, nervously selecting courses for the… Continue reading “Return to a post-secondary education during COVID-19”

Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp

The South Nahanni River is one of the world’s great waterways. At 563 km long it snakes through the Selwyn… Continue reading “Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp”

Benns’ Belief: Cherish our history, welcome new ways

My best friend in my elementary school years was, to my knowledge, from the only Indian family in Lindsay —… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Cherish our history, welcome new ways”

Mental health has suffered during pandemic but help is available

Every year approximately 4,000 Canadians die by suicide, averaging nearly 11 people every single day. Suicide has been an issue… Continue reading “Mental health has suffered during pandemic but help is available”