Opinion

Farm country, Canadian Shield…anything but “cottage country”

Amalgamation: All for one, one for all

Twenty years ago this month, Victoria County ceased to exist. In its place the City of Kawartha Lakes was born,… Continue reading “Amalgamation: All for one, one for all”

Caribbean scandal: An apology is not enough when the premier knew all along

It doesn’t take a political genius to realize that what the public may remember from the Rod Phillips scandal is… Continue reading “Caribbean scandal: An apology is not enough when the premier knew all along”

Two sets of rules — one for Ontario’s politicians and one for the public

During a time of national emergency Ontarians need role models for civic minded behaviour. Members of the ruling Progressive Conservative… Continue reading “Two sets of rules — one for Ontario’s politicians and one for the public”

Ford’s folly a return to form

Ford’s folly a return to form

Like a lot of people, I was pleasantly surprised at Doug Ford’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis early in the… Continue reading “Ford’s folly a return to form”

Long-term care group commends local MPP for new funding for residents

Long-term care needs action now, not in 2025

Just last month, many unions and health advocates for long-term care were initially ecstatic to learn that the Ontario government… Continue reading “Long-term care needs action now, not in 2025”

Ford government undermines environmental protections, says reader

Ford undermining environmental protections, says reader

The Ford government is taking steps to undemocratically undermine Ontario’s environmental protections. Ministerial Zoning Orders, a little used tool allowing… Continue reading “Ford undermining environmental protections, says reader”

Reader says Ford’s pro-development bills are hurting environment, seniors

There is an old adage that goes way back in time and that has been used by political leaders of… Continue reading “Reader says Ford’s pro-development bills are hurting environment, seniors”