Canada is currently plagued by the same set of challenges as many other countries: The end of a post-war baby boom that results in a large number of non-working seniors for the health care system to look after, the rapidly growing costs of climate change, the aftermath of supporting the […]
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Listen Up! Diversity needs to be embraced | Commentary
This is a guest post on Listen Up! by James Bowler. Hugh Mackenzie is taking a break this week. By James Bowler In February of 2016, Gravenhurst officials and residents proudly welcomed the first of a few Syrian refugee families moving to Muskoka, the Bannas. This followed a massive crisis in […]
Read MoreListen Up! Let’s take a deep breath | Commentary
Over the last ten days or so, there has been a flood of media activity related to the hospital situation in Muskoka. Some of it is reasonable, helpful, and encouraging, and some of it is not. One of the more reasonable statements that has been written recently is by Rod […]
Read MoreA statement from Doppler’s Publisher
Over the past several weeks, Doppler has received a number of communications related to our stance when it comes to antisemitism related to Jewish people. Most of them were not suitable for publication. One individual, whose comment we did not publish, has written to our advertisers accusing us of hate […]
Read MoreHospital advocacy group says they will continue to fight
The following statement was issued by the Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee: The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee has been fervently advocating for months, pressing Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare to honour its commitment to build two acute care hospitals in Huntsville and Bracebridge, equipped with shared amenities and adequate beds. Regrettably, […]
Read MoreArmour Mayor Ward issues statement on hospital redevelopment
I am writing in response to recent public commentary (from politicians, healthcare providers, journalists and citizens) in order to provide some further context, and perhaps a slightly different perspective, around the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare redevelopment project. Quite frankly, the negativity and, in many cases, lack of proper context, are both […]
Read MoreListen Up! Two countries. Two leadership problems
“There comes a time when wise leaders decide to step aside gracefully and pass the baton.” – Dr. Jane Philpot, former Liberal Minister of Health Bang on! Clearly Jane Philpot is referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but the same maxim is now equally appropriate for American President Joe Biden. […]
Read MoreListen Up! Now is the time for leadership | Commentary
I was planning to take a break this week from writing Listen Up. It can be difficult to find meaningful topics with enough substance for about one thousand words on a weekly basis. So, when I come up empty, as I did until today, I know that it is time […]
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Fireside chats??? Seems the fires are blazing out of control on the MAHC resoundingly unpopular hospital plan.
Gravenhurst should be prioritizing its local organizations as number one! It is a shame that the old timers league and…
Thanks James for continuing leadership helping Muskoka to become more inclusive and tolerant so that everyone who chooses to live…
I’m no lawyer but definitely would get one #1 …if owner at some point was given permission to use rd…
Suddenly charging people hundreds and thousands of dollars for nothing sounds like something the District would do. Those on Santa's…