Opinion

The Great War’s legacy in Kawartha Lakes

At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month of the year, Canadians from coast to coast… Continue reading “The Great War’s legacy in Kawartha Lakes”

Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour

Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour

For close to 15 years Dorothea and her husband, Karl, lived two doors down from us. Quieter, more considerate neighbours… Continue reading “Dorothea Weise and the symphony of colour”

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”