By Lynda Shadbolt It’s Earth Day and Jim and I are at our friend’s cottage. We spent the day outside walking and looking for birds. Spring migration is underway and new species arrive daily.Jim and…
MHCCF invites concerned public to upcoming meeting
To the Editor, In the last few weeks more than 30 friends of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre (MHCC) concerned with recent events at the MHCC came together to collaborate on a vision for its…
Op-ed: Consultants question Grass Lake proposal
Haliburton resident group, Friends of Grass Lake (FGL) has been working with a full service planning firm, D.M. Wills Associates Limited (Wills) out of Peterborough. On behalf of FGL, Wills submitted their letter of opposition…
Taking lessons in loss
By Darren Lum We all need something larger than ourselves to be a part of. Find unity when you feel alone. Share in the ups and the downs. Have a memory that lasts and stays…
Agnes Jamieson Gallery letdown
To the editor, I was recently informed that Laurie Carmount was no longer working at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery and that there is debate over how the space will now be financed and managed. For…
Inflation!
To the Editor, Last time Dougie Ford was seeking election, he rained $20 bills on Toronto social housing residents - presumably his money. This time he’s mailing three-figure cheques to every driver - assuredly our…
COVID-19 is a lesson
By Darren Lum Loss. The word itself is filled with sorrow.The pandemic has had a pronounced affect on our lives. Loss has and continues to be felt by everyone, whether it is visible or notWhat…
Three homes
By Lynda Shadbolt My husband Jim and I volunteer for the Barnum Lake Nature Reserve. One of our jobs last spring was to hang about 10 bird boxes that had been built by volunteers. These…
Postponement for more input on Wallings Road development
Dear Editor, Currently there are two projects planned for Wallings Road, a possible 48 units at Places for People (P4P) and 60 to 80 condo units on the former MNR property, for a total of…
COVID-19 is a lesson
By Darren Lum Loss. The word itself is filled with sorrow.The pandemic has had a pronounced affect on our lives. Loss has and continues to be felt by everyone, whether it is visible or notWhat…
Sixth time a charm
By Darren Lum Like a calm before the commuter storm, an early morning walk in downtown Haliburton leaves little to distract from the sound of water flowing from Emmerson Dam, or the birds’ chorus of…
Appreciating police that engage with compassion
To the Editor, Sometimes we malign our police, so it was nice to see Sergeant Paul McDonald praised for his service and support in the article, Open your heart to connection published on March 29.We…
Who is that masked man?
To the Editor, Mr. Selbie’s letter is well taken. He is concise and accurate in expressing his concern. It was surprising for me as well, to see how quickly the general populace moved to unmasking…
Skating club has history of excellence
To the Editor, When I responded to questions for the article [Fulfilling a dream and making a community proud, published March 29], I believe I was a bit excited and forgot to mention that Melanie…
Thoughts of a frustrated Peacenik
To the Editor, Very early morning, not able to sleep, mind filled with concern for state of this world and trying to think of actions that individuals, families and communities can do to make a…
Athletics offers great highs and lows.
By Darren Lum On Sunday, March 27, it was a high for Canada when the men’s national soccer team advanced to the upcoming World Cup in Qatar with a 4-0 win over Jamaica at BMO…
Remember the deeper presence of love
By Lynda Shadbolt I just went to pick up my husband who had spent the day with his good friend, collecting and boiling sap. So far they have made four litres of maple syrup. They…
Wearing a mask is for everyone
To the Editor, Where have all the Canadians gone?There was a time when I had a fair handle on what it meant to be a Canadian. We tolerated each other to a civil degree even…
It’s a matter of perspective
By Darren Lum When my father came to this country at 15 with a duffle bag of clothes and a hope for a brighter future he knew little about Canada. He just knew it was…
Wearing a mask is not political
By Darren Lum When it comes to mask wearing, I may continue to do it, particularly for indoor settings with lots of people around me. It’s not to make a political statement nor is it…
Peace
By Lynda Shadbolt This is how I start my daily meditation practice these days. I take a few moments to really arrive and settle onto my cushion or chair. I just sit quietly and sense…