Climate emergency the focus of National Seniors Day in Lindsay

From Oakwood farm to California songwriter

The Silverwood family of Oakwood, Ontario, has left a lasting mark both locally and nationally. William Alexander Silverwood and Mary… Continue reading “From Oakwood farm to California songwriter”

Kawartha Lakes council commits to culture of respect

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus was recently held in Ottawa and one of the major topics of this year’s conference… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes council commits to culture of respect”

Let the justice system do its job

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”

The art of the perfect cover

The Advocate typically produces two possible types of cover images. The first – and most common – is taking a… Continue reading “The art of the perfect cover”

Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes rebrands as Kawartha Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has unveiled a refreshed name and visual identity, becoming the Kawartha Community Foundation (KCF)…. Continue reading “Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes rebrands as Kawartha Community Foundation”

An uptick in ticks

When our golden doodle was 10 years old, we found ticks on her following three separate hikes.  After years of… Continue reading “An uptick in ticks”