Opinion

Benns’ Belief: Political confessions

Benns’ Belief: Political confessions

I grew up in a family that voted Conservative, if they voted at all, because that’s how my grandparents had… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Political confessions”

Affordable housing in Fenelon a priority but compromise is possible

Imagine that you live in Fenelon Falls and have a child with an intellectual disability. As your child becomes an… Continue reading “Affordable housing in Fenelon a priority but compromise is possible”

Time to fight city hall on unneeded municipal water, says local reader

In 2018 a number of home owners in Kawartha Lakes serviced by their own wells and/or septic systems, received a… Continue reading “Time to fight city hall on unneeded municipal water, says local reader”

COVID-19 isn’t a pandemic — it’s a syndemic with social origins

By Dr. Helen Scott As we approach 2.5 million deaths globally from COVID-19 as I write this, we must begin… Continue reading “COVID-19 isn’t a pandemic — it’s a syndemic with social origins”

Wetlands need our protection, says reader, not MPP’s tabled bill

Wetlands enrich our lives. They are places where we can observe and learn about a diversity of plants and animals… Continue reading “Wetlands need our protection, says reader, not MPP’s tabled bill”

Public shares differing views on off-road vehicle bylaw changes

City’s ATV task force must put health of citizens ahead of everything else

It is outrageous that the Kawartha Lakes ATV task force wants to open up essentially all roads in the City… Continue reading “City’s ATV task force must put health of citizens ahead of everything else”

Benns’ Belief: A Poverty of Time

Last month I watched the fantastic BBC eight-part series of Les Misérables on CBC Gem. The miniseries is not based… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: A Poverty of Time”