Opinion

More jobs needed before new Fenelon Falls housing complex, reader says

Your headline “Neighbours oppose handful of geared-to-income apartments in Fenelon Falls” sold the sizzle — a deep dive into the… Continue reading “More jobs needed before new Fenelon Falls housing complex, reader says”

Benns’ Belief: Time for change at Lindsay’s LifeLabs fiasco

Since we launched the Advocate three years ago, we’ve never had so many people call or email to suggest we… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Time for change at Lindsay’s LifeLabs fiasco”

Return to a post-secondary education during COVID-19

In August of 2014, I sat in my bedroom scrolling through the Trent University website, nervously selecting courses for the… Continue reading “Return to a post-secondary education during COVID-19”

City’s decision ‘ludicrous’ on Kent Street trees

I am stunned and disappointed that the City would not use the silva cells (New project in downtown Lindsay supports… Continue reading “City’s decision ‘ludicrous’ on Kent Street trees”

‘Basic Income Plus’ could be even more ambitious

I love the policy proposals in your recent editorial regarding Basic Income Plus, although I think it could be even… Continue reading “‘Basic Income Plus’ could be even more ambitious”

Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp

The South Nahanni River is one of the world’s great waterways. At 563 km long it snakes through the Selwyn… Continue reading “Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp”

Benns’ Belief: Cherish our history, welcome new ways

My best friend in my elementary school years was, to my knowledge, from the only Indian family in Lindsay —… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Cherish our history, welcome new ways”