Opinion

Let’s have ranked ballots in time for next election

Talking about the next municipal election right after the most recent one is like talking about alcohol the day after… Continue reading “Let’s have ranked ballots in time for next election”

Basic Income gave recipients the chance to plan ahead

There’s certainly been a large amount of attention paid to the Province’s decision to end the Basic Income Pilot program… Continue reading “Basic Income gave recipients the chance to plan ahead”

City developing Balsam Lake ‘Dry Stone Wall’ experience to promote cultural tourism

The invitation:  To participate in a trial run of a Kawartha Lakes Arts & Heritage Trail “Experience.” Over the course… Continue reading “City developing Balsam Lake ‘Dry Stone Wall’ experience to promote cultural tourism”

Literacy in the library — it’s about more than just books

When you consider the word ‘literacy,’ you mostly likely think about reading, but did you know that literacy encompasses so… Continue reading “Literacy in the library — it’s about more than just books”

To buy, or not to buy, snow tires: The age-old question

Whether to buy snow tires (or winter tires) is one of those age-old questions. Many people would never consider braving… Continue reading “To buy, or not to buy, snow tires: The age-old question”

The intersection of rights in a complex world

When property rights intersect human survival rights, events occur that challenge what it means to be human. On the one… Continue reading “The intersection of rights in a complex world”

Hospital merger? Fighting the LHIN spin

Experts like Natalie Mehra of the Ontario Health Coalition have warned us that our local hospital is at risk. And… Continue reading “Hospital merger? Fighting the LHIN spin”