By Lynda Shadbolt I’ve been writing these articles since the beginning of 2010 and have written more than 300 pieces to date. Former editor, Jenn Watt originally asked me to write about the benefits of…
It’s a matter of perspective
Flags waved across Haliburton County saying hello to another Canada Day.For many it was a long-awaited weekend with family, friends and the optimism for summer, which brings promise of swimming and picnics at the beach…
Optimism for a new day
By Darren Lum Before the COVID-19 pandemic every school year ended the same. Full of hope and belief in a new future with the summer break and opportunity for a new start.Students crossed the stage…
Don’t play around with our playground
This letter is in response to Dysart closing the playground structure in Head Lake Park early last week due to safety concerns. To the Editor, I knew about the state of the playground after first…
We see you
I used to tell my step-son when he was younger that it didn’t cost us anything to be kind to people.It’s a sentiment I still believe in years later. However, the reality of not sharing…
A strong spirit
By Lynda Shadbolt I am sitting on a magnificent rock on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay. I’ve been leading two spring yoga retreats for the London YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth, and it is our first…
Legal action could be coming for the irresponsible
Re: Editorial June 14 Care for the Carers To the Editor, I take my hat (but not my mask) off to Darren Lum for his editorial Care for the Carers last week.As a retired lawyer…
Appreciated the acts of kindness
To the Editor, On May 26, while walking along the Head Lake pathway with our two malamutes, our puppy Lucy was attacked and injured by a large black dog that was released from its leash…
Thank you Haliburton
To the Editor, We did it! The Lions Classic raised $2,500 to donate to the Haliburton County Public Library for the purchase of early education program materials. But, no, that’s not right. It’s not “we…
Care for the carers
By Darren Lum As of June 11, the province has lifted its masking requirements in places such as hospitals and public transit, but not long-term care and retirement homes.Far be it for me to question…
Welcome summer and new businesses
By Angelica BlenichWithout a doubt everyone is happy when the sun is shining.With winter being a distant memory and the arrival of summer just a week away, you can see an extra bounce in people’s…
Record for apathy set
By Darren Lum So, Ontario, where were you this election? There was a little less than 44 per cent of eligible voters who cast a ballot, which is a provincial record by 15 per cent.Doug…
Happily choosing
By Lynda Shadbolt Metta is a word in the Pali language that has been translated as boundless friendliness, general benevolence or goodwill, and loving kindness to everyone. There are many phrases that can be used…
Grass Lake wetlands is important to everyone
To the Editor, I invite area residents of Haliburton to take a drive along Peninsula Road on Grass Lake to soak in the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the Grass Lake wetlands, as they…
Ford: Unsafe at any speed!
To the Editor, If you had to characterize Doug Ford as a vehicle, what would he be? Come on, give it a try. I know what I see after watching him these four long years.…
Election exhibition of division
By Darren Lum Once upon a time I grew up in a country and a province that prided itself on not being American.It was nothing to brag about. And, yet, it was a belief we…
Memories, not tragedies
Long weekends are ripe for memory making.What kinds of memories is up to you and your decisions.With summer-like temps and the extra day, life for those that work the five-day work week, this Victoria Day…
Harburn holdings Ltd. addresses criticism for its development
Harburn Holdings Ltd. is proposing residential and limited commercial development on its Peninsula Road property, on the west shore of Grass Lake. I am Harburn Holdings’ planner, and its agent for applications to amend the…
Vote for what’s best
By Darren Lum Maybe life will get better.After more than two years of life during a pandemic, there has been a lot of uncertainty.Maybe it’s almost over. Maybe not. Vaccines are the answer to all…
Keep our planet on the ballot
To the Editor,“Political campaigns are designedly made into emotional orgies which endeavour to distract attention from the real issues involved, and they actually paralyze what slight powers of cerebration man can normally muster,” American scholar…
Practice patience, exhibit compassion
By Darren Lum When I see a pickup truck deliberately run up and down Highland Street, spewing black diesel fumes in the air, I shake my head in disbelief. What kind of attention-seeking person does…