Opinion
Where is our local voice? School board should speak out about Ford’s classroom plans
These are tumultuous times in education in Ontario. Regular strike action from educators these past few months is drawing attention… Continue reading “Where is our local voice? School board should speak out about Ford’s classroom plans”
Podcast teaser: Bugged in the winter by mosquitos
It’s an ideal title for a kid’s book – especially if those kids live in a climate similar to ours… Continue reading “Podcast teaser: Bugged in the winter by mosquitos”
The public good means more public enterprises
In the early 1900s, a Conservative MPP named Adam Beck campaigned diligently for a public power utility in Ontario. The… Continue reading “The public good means more public enterprises”
Benns’ Belief: Conservatives and basic income
For many years I have argued for the need for a well-planned basic income guarantee. For ought not the citizens… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Conservatives and basic income”
Living clean and sober: A tale of recovery from the grip of drugs
Addiction to drugs runs rampant in Lindsay and towns just like Lindsay. It’s all around us — you just have… Continue reading “Living clean and sober: A tale of recovery from the grip of drugs”
The Sitcom called ‘Living with Mom in Lindsay’
Being a chauffeur is just one of my important jobs. There’s line cook, personal shopper, super snow-shoveller, not to mention… Continue reading “The Sitcom called ‘Living with Mom in Lindsay’”
Charity or justice? The society we want means choices must be made
Back in October I asked the federal candidates a simple question during the televised debates. Do you believe in charity… Continue reading “Charity or justice? The society we want means choices must be made”
