Opinion

Things are going to slide, slide in all directions, Won’t be nothing, Nothing you can measure anymore… — Leonard Cohen, The Future It… Continue reading “Challenge and change in Kawartha Lakes”

Like many people concerned about social justice, I read books and online resources about eliminating poverty and inequality.  About five… Continue reading “Fighting inequality makes all of society stronger”

It was a hot evening when we visited with José after his shift in the papaya factory in Belize. We… Continue reading “How to eat local all winter long”

At first glance, the numbers are overwhelming, until you pause to think about them. It is estimated that in North… Continue reading “Giving caregivers ‘powerful tools’ to manage”

“I like high precision and ultimate control over mechanical things.” That’s George MacArthur speaking, and he’s not overstating. George is… Continue reading “The violin bowmaker and his mystery machine”

On any given day it’s easy to see the City’s business getting done. No, we’re not at City Hall right… Continue reading “Independent coffee shop has become vibrant community hub”

We have all noticed it lately while driving around the Kawartha Lakes. A farm goes up for sale. Once sold,… Continue reading “Seven reasons why we need trees”