Opinion

The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative

This is Living Wage Week, part of a campaign to encourage employers to pay a wage that is significantly higher… Continue reading “The case for a living wage — a social contract and moral imperative”

Employee retention challenges? This event is for you

Your own network might be your best friend for job seeking

So, your resume is done, you have a realistic job goal and you are ready to begin your job search…. Continue reading “Your own network might be your best friend for job seeking”

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”