Opinion

The crime that few people see in Kawartha Lakes
It’s been called the form of abuse that few see. For something that is unseen to a great degree, elder… Continue reading “The crime that few people see in Kawartha Lakes”

The Lindsay Advocate – serving the area since 1855
Sometimes good ideas are merely a continuation of old ideas. What seems like a unique concept may actually be an… Continue reading “The Lindsay Advocate – serving the area since 1855”

PSW stories from the heart
After being notified that the last article about Personal Support Workers had over 190,000 views, I realize that writing from… Continue reading “PSW stories from the heart”

Democracy: Go do what much of the world wishes it could do
Voting, like almost everything else that takes time and effort, is very easy to talk yourself out of doing. The… Continue reading “Democracy: Go do what much of the world wishes it could do”

Being a PSW is one of the toughest jobs in the caring professions
I can still remember it like it was yesterday, I was 17 years old and knew that I wanted to… Continue reading “Being a PSW is one of the toughest jobs in the caring professions”

What’s true and what’s not? Stay informed in the era of fake news
Before Donald Trump co-opted the term, ‘fake news’ used to mean something. We are surrounded by more information and disinformation… Continue reading “What’s true and what’s not? Stay informed in the era of fake news”

Aging in the Kawarthas: Creativity required
Seniors who call Kawartha Lakes their home can consider themselves blessed as we live in a lovely place. Small towns,… Continue reading “Aging in the Kawarthas: Creativity required”