Opinion

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”

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”

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”

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”

It jars us, to see violence in Canada – especially small-town Canada. Whether that violence is perpetrated against people or… Continue reading “Broken glass, shattered faith: MPP’s office a snapshot of future unrest”

By the time you read this, our municipal election results will have finally been tallied – (No, honest! We mean… Continue reading “Yes, please and thank you: Elections, ramen noodles, and bad manners”

Last night at around 7 p.m., the City of Kawartha Lakes Clerk, Cathie Ritchie — invoking powers given to her… Continue reading “Election extended — here’s what we know”