Opinion

The Ford government is taking steps to undemocratically undermine Ontario’s environmental protections. Ministerial Zoning Orders, a little used tool allowing… Continue reading “Ford undermining environmental protections, says reader”

There is an old adage that goes way back in time and that has been used by political leaders of… Continue reading “Reader says Ford’s pro-development bills are hurting environment, seniors”

An open letter to Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Dear Dr…. Continue reading “We need to know where and how COVID-19 is spreading”

In that tables turned episode of The Advocate Podcast, Cambray-based musician Marc Novoselec asked me who my favourite classic rock… Continue reading “Podcast Teaser: Kyte and Dwayne offer fresh take on others’ music”

All communities are not made equal. Some are fragile hamlets, hanging on only through the echoes of history. Other communities… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Our sense of place”

You had an article recently about the DriveTest in the Lindsay Square Mall being open to people from Toronto or… Continue reading “DriveTest reality serving GTA people doesn’t match up with Ontario’s COVID colour codes”

Terms like “desperate” have been used to describe the need for more rental housing of all kinds in Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “City in need of more rental housing”