Opinion

In this edition of the Advocate, writer Sarah Fournier delves into one of the most important documents Kawartha Lakes has… Continue reading “Our community’s health, finally measured”

The federal government’s recent decision to dramatically overhaul Canada Post, including ending home delivery to millions more Canadians, represents a… Continue reading “Get your banking done…at Canada Post”

You know how every year around the holidays, you always hear someone say that every day should be more like… Continue reading “Reconciliation is more than a day”

Every summer, I tell myself we’ll slow down. We’ll have long mornings on the deck, lazy afternoons at the beach,… Continue reading “Goodbye summer, hello routine”

To date, 2025 has been an eventful year for weather events. That’s understating it. It has been a year of… Continue reading “Climate action should hit the fan”

The performing arts are a big part of what makes life in Kawartha Lakes so great. We have an overabundance… Continue reading “Take a chance on local performances”

It’s easy to blame social media for elevating opinion over expertise. These platforms prize engagement — positive or negative —… Continue reading “Let the justice system do its job”