Opinion
Benns’ Belief: Conservatives and basic income
For many years I have argued for the need for a well-planned basic income guarantee. For ought not the citizens… Continue reading “Benns’ Belief: Conservatives and basic income”
Living clean and sober: A tale of recovery from the grip of drugs
Addiction to drugs runs rampant in Lindsay and towns just like Lindsay. It’s all around us — you just have… Continue reading “Living clean and sober: A tale of recovery from the grip of drugs”
The Sitcom called ‘Living with Mom in Lindsay’
Being a chauffeur is just one of my important jobs. There’s line cook, personal shopper, super snow-shoveller, not to mention… Continue reading “The Sitcom called ‘Living with Mom in Lindsay’”
Charity or justice? The society we want means choices must be made
Back in October I asked the federal candidates a simple question during the televised debates. Do you believe in charity… Continue reading “Charity or justice? The society we want means choices must be made”
We need some Christmas cheer
No one ever accused me of being the biggest fan of Christmas. Heck, the kids just picked me up a… Continue reading “We need some Christmas cheer”
Lessons from history: Academy Theatre needs its drama on stage, not at board table
Way back in 1996 I was fortunate to win a first place national newspaper award through the Canadian Community of… Continue reading “Lessons from history: Academy Theatre needs its drama on stage, not at board table”
Don’t get in the way of progress
Kawartha Lakes City Council recently voted to reject a motion by the municipal Heritage Committee to designate the properties at… Continue reading “Don’t get in the way of progress”
