Opinion Columns

Trevor’s Take: The two solitudes

I was probably 13 when I realized how tourists affected my personal economy. All these years later I can still… Continue reading “Trevor’s Take: The two solitudes”

Five decisions you can make in the age of COVID-19

Many Kawartha Lakes residents are struggling with what to do and how to behave regarding the COVID-19 pandemic now that… Continue reading “Five decisions you can make in the age of COVID-19”

Billionaires equate to failed public policy

Billionaires equate to failed public policy

As our people and small businesses hold on for their lives and livelihoods, many are looking on, wondering what happened… Continue reading “Billionaires equate to failed public policy”

Yukon’s Gurdeep Pandher tries to spread some joy on social media

Like many Canadians, I have been spending a little more time online while we #stayathome during the COVID-19 restrictions. Last… Continue reading “Yukon’s Gurdeep Pandher tries to spread some joy on social media”

Two local businesses that adapted quickly to new reality

Imagine that you have put years of time, effort, passion, and money into building a business. From the early years… Continue reading “Two local businesses that adapted quickly to new reality”

A people’s new economic normal

“All of my sweat, blood and tears were in my business.” In Fenelon Falls, Sandy’s well-known bakery has closed for… Continue reading “A people’s new economic normal”

The Icelandic fish sticks revelation

Common sense is apparently what my grandmother had and what I lacked, at least as a child. This information was… Continue reading “The Icelandic fish sticks revelation”