Opinion

Yes, I parlez-vous

I was not born in Quebec. I have never lived in Quebec. I have zero aspiration of ever living in… Continue reading “Yes, I parlez-vous”

Luis and Leanna Segura: Fresh food, hip hop and climbing for mangoes

After Christmas excesses ‘tis now the season for New Year’s resolutions. If healthier eating and food choices that have a… Continue reading “Luis and Leanna Segura: Fresh food, hip hop and climbing for mangoes”

Finding a sense of peace and serenity within life’s stresses

It’s not too late for a New Year’s resolution, including big ones like finding ways to de-stress and start anew…. Continue reading “Finding a sense of peace and serenity within life’s stresses”

Sir John A Macdonald: His past is our past

Sometimes when I walk by Lindsay’s iconic municipal building — our former Town Hall — I look up at that… Continue reading “Sir John A Macdonald: His past is our past”

Council should vote ‘no’ to Ashmore’s pipeline promotion of oil sector

Among the many items that the City of Kawartha Lakes will consider at the January 15, 2019 meeting is a… Continue reading “Council should vote ‘no’ to Ashmore’s pipeline promotion of oil sector”

Making ‘career resolutions’ is great to consider

As we begin 2019 it’s common to hear talk of New Year’s resolutions. But do you make resolutions about your… Continue reading “Making ‘career resolutions’ is great to consider”

Save community banks, save the post office: Time for postal banking in Canada

One of the first things that the new Dominion of Canada did as a country, way back in April 1868,… Continue reading “Save community banks, save the post office: Time for postal banking in Canada”