Opinion

The violin bowmaker and his mystery machine
“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”

Independent coffee shop has become vibrant community hub
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”

Seven reasons why we need trees
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”

A view from Scotland on Ontario’s basic income pilot
As a Scot and a leading Basic Income advocate, I was delighted to see the leadership of Ontario demonstrated in… Continue reading “A view from Scotland on Ontario’s basic income pilot”

How much is enough? The politics of capitalism and wealth
Many of us who work at The Advocate spend a lot of time thinking about how life could be better… Continue reading “How much is enough? The politics of capitalism and wealth”

Adult Day Program benefits greater than at first glance
The support offered by many of the programs available through the Community Care Health & Care Network are self-explanatory and… Continue reading “Adult Day Program benefits greater than at first glance”

Myth busting two big lies as we fight to keep basic income alive
As advocates, we are fighting hard to keep the basic income program alive here in Lindsay. We are heartened by… Continue reading “Myth busting two big lies as we fight to keep basic income alive”

