Opinion

Get your banking done…at Canada Post

The federal government’s recent decision to dramatically overhaul Canada Post, including ending home delivery to millions more Canadians, represents a… Continue reading “Get your banking done…at Canada Post”

Reconciliation is more than a day

You know how every year around the holidays, you always hear someone say that every day should be more like… Continue reading “Reconciliation is more than a day”

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”

Climate action should hit the fan

To date, 2025 has been an eventful year for weather events. That’s understating it. It has been a year of… Continue reading “Climate action should hit the fan”

Take a chance on local performances

The performing arts are a big part of what makes life in Kawartha Lakes so great. We have an overabundance… Continue reading “Take a chance on local performances”

Let the justice system do its job

It’s easy to blame social media for elevating opinion over expertise. These platforms prize engagement — positive or negative —… Continue reading “Let the justice system do its job”

The art of the perfect cover

The Advocate typically produces two possible types of cover images. The first – and most common – is taking a… Continue reading “The art of the perfect cover”