Opinion

Asymptomatic testing coming to area schools

We need to know where and how COVID-19 is spreading

An open letter to Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Dear Dr…. Continue reading “We need to know where and how COVID-19 is spreading”

Podcast Teaser: Kyte and Dwayne offer fresh take on others’ music

In that tables turned episode of The Advocate Podcast, Cambray-based musician Marc Novoselec asked me who my favourite classic rock… Continue reading “Podcast Teaser: Kyte and Dwayne offer fresh take on others’ music”

Benns’ Belief: Our sense of place

All communities are not made equal. Some are fragile hamlets, hanging on only through the echoes of history. Other communities… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Our sense of place”

DriveTest centre in Lindsay faces community scrutiny in shadow of pandemic

City in need of more rental housing

Terms like “desperate” have been used to describe the need for more rental housing of all kinds in Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “City in need of more rental housing”

Compassion: Is it just too off-brand for 2020?

Normally I love the fall season. The beautiful colours, the different sights and sounds, the changes in the beautiful area… Continue reading “Compassion: Is it just too off-brand for 2020?”

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”