Opinion

Growing hope for the New Year

I am increasingly being asked to speak to people about hope. This is not surprising. Given the decline of the… Continue reading “Growing hope for the New Year”

Born to run: In memory of Lindsay’s Crazy Jim

This article originally ran in the July, 2018 magazine edition of The Lindsay Advocate. Jim Martin passed away Dec. 6.,… Continue reading “Born to run: In memory of Lindsay’s Crazy Jim”

Protect yourself at holiday events

Welcome to December! The month where we start looking towards the approaching holidays, and planning for all the fun the… Continue reading “Protect yourself at holiday events”

Lindsay basic income pilot: Mental health, resilience will surely improve

Ensuring mental health throughout the holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The thermostat slowly drops, snow starts to fall and people are bundling… Continue reading “Ensuring mental health throughout the holidays”

Volunteering a good job search activity

With the holidays approaching thoughts turn to giving and spending time with loved ones.  You might think about donating some… Continue reading “Volunteering a good job search activity”

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

It is surely ironic that Christmas, the celebration of a child born to a homeless couple, has become one of… Continue reading “I’m dreaming of a green Christmas”

The active transportation alternative: 10 great benefits

So, if we can agree that, as argued in an earlier column, Lindsay is a car-first community, what would be… Continue reading “The active transportation alternative: 10 great benefits”