Stories by Denise Waldron
Community
Local women thriving in non-traditional roles
In the 2016 Census, male-dominated occupations in Ontario had less than a 5 per cent share from females.
Community
Lindsay man top Canadian axe thrower, places 7th in world championships
Matthew Colavecchia spends his days aiming for a minute target with tiny needles and his nights and weekends aiming for a larger target — with an axe.
Community
Ghosts, aliens and UFOs of Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes has its share of things that go boo in the night, streak across the sky or appear in human form from another planet.
Health
Flato makes largest donation in Ross Memorial's history
Ross Memorial Hospital officials announced today that FLATO Developments is donating $3 million dollars to support the digital transformation of patient care and enhancement of services at the Lindsay hospital.
Education
Ontario eliminated trades classes for intermediate students in the 1990s – and now we’re paying the price
Erastus Burley is offering to pay a sous chef $46,000 to $48,000 a year plus generous perks.
Community
Vacation considerations
Lisa and Bryan Moores of Lindsay recently went on an 11-day sojourn to Ireland.
Community
Finding love in a small town can be awkward but being friends first can help
The reality is that it can be tough to pursue new relationships in a smaller community where everybody knows you. But whether it’s through a dating app or a good old-fashioned personal encounter, local singles keep searching.
Business
Self-employment in Kawartha Lakes
Self-employment has been relatively stable in Kawartha Lakes over the previous two decades. Approximately 12 per cent of Kawartha Lakes’ workforce is self-employed, a category that analysts expect will remain vital to the local economy for the foreseeable future.
Business
New Mickael’s bakeshop location near Lindsay's LCBO
Mickaël’s Cafe Librairie is on the move, but don’t expect to find discounted, day-old baked goods at the new location.