The Lindsay Advocate

Anatomy of a play
Behind the scenes with an actor, a director, and a stage manager at The Grove Theatre
When the curtain rises on opening night, the audience is unaware of the hours of rehearsal that have been going… Continue reading “Anatomy of a play”

Making tracks for Eldon Station
The recent rhetorical flourish about Canada becoming the 51st state, coupled with ongoing economic sabre-rattling from south of the border,… Continue reading “Making tracks for Eldon Station”

Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area
By Dr. Joan Dafoe, Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay As a community ER physician, I recently provided care to a teenage boy… Continue reading “Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area”

Ford is right to bring Macdonald back into the light
God knows I’ve disagreed with Premier Doug Ford on many things. His cancellation of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot. His… Continue reading “Ford is right to bring Macdonald back into the light”

For peat’s sake
If you have a garden, you’ve probably used it. If you’ve been lucky enough to hike the three km trail… Continue reading “For peat’s sake”

Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes
It seems there’s nothing that turns the heat up on Canadian pride like unexpected attacks by the leader of a… Continue reading “Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes”

Growth, but at what cost?
Last year the City of Kawartha Lakes announced the osprey as its Official Bird. This wasn’t simply a catchy branding… Continue reading “Growth, but at what cost?”