Opinion

It jars us, to see violence in Canada – especially small-town Canada. Whether that violence is perpetrated against people or… Continue reading “Broken glass, shattered faith: MPP’s office a snapshot of future unrest”

By the time you read this, our municipal election results will have finally been tallied – (No, honest! We mean… Continue reading “Yes, please and thank you: Elections, ramen noodles, and bad manners”

Last night at around 7 p.m., the City of Kawartha Lakes Clerk, Cathie Ritchie — invoking powers given to her… Continue reading “Election extended — here’s what we know”

Imagine that you are standing on the water tower in Fenelon Falls, looking as far as the eye can see…. Continue reading “Imagining a plastic-free life”

The Lindsay Advocate began our coverage of the election with a popular eight-page spread in our print edition, highlighting some… Continue reading “Gord James ‘recommends’ candidate Ashmore, but doesn’t endorse”

Believe it or not, there are some smaller municipalities in Ontario where the municipal election is no big deal. We… Continue reading “Well, you can’t say this is a boring election”

Recently, I cast my votes for ward councillor and mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes, and did so online… Continue reading “A voter’s dilemma: Ideas or candidate?”