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The latest Community stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Our community and how it is changing

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Our community and how it is changing

By Mike Puffer · June 05, 2026

Is the elusive search for happiness more simple than we think?

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Is the elusive search for happiness more simple than we think?

June 01, 2026

Say cheese! A snapshot of local photography studios

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Say cheese! A snapshot of local photography studios

May 26, 2026

Hope and recovery after the ticking of a cancer clock

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Hope and recovery after the ticking of a cancer clock

By Lisa Hart · May 20, 2026

Boomers, ballads, and broken promises

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Boomers, ballads, and broken promises

By Peter Biesterfeld · May 17, 2026

Century home’s lush gardens rooted in a quest for inner peace

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Century home’s lush gardens rooted in a quest for inner peace

By Denise Waldron · May 15, 2026

How Kawartha Lakes and Nayoro built a global friendship

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How Kawartha Lakes and Nayoro built a global friendship

By Laura Love · May 12, 2026

Analyzing 11 major indicators of community wellbeing through Vital Signs

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Analyzing 11 major indicators of community wellbeing through Vital Signs

By Mike Puffer · May 08, 2026

Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers

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Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers

May 03, 2026

Local psychics say they talk with spirits, your dog, and see the future unfolding

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Local psychics say they talk with spirits, your dog, and see the future unfolding

By Robyn Best · May 01, 2026

From tapping to texting: Telegraphy in Kawartha Lakes

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From tapping to texting: Telegraphy in Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · April 22, 2026

I was here

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I was here

By Richard Gauder · April 16, 2026

The regulars

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The regulars

By Trevor Hutchinson · April 13, 2026

The challenges and opportunities for local women at a milestone time of life

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The challenges and opportunities for local women at a milestone time of life

By Denise Waldron · March 18, 2026

A community shaped by land, history, and people

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A community shaped by land, history, and people

By Laura Love · March 11, 2026

Letting light shine out of darkness: The life of Katherine McKinnon

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Letting light shine out of darkness: The life of Katherine McKinnon

By Ian McKechnie · March 06, 2026

Snizhanna Otych on fleeing Ukraine, food from the home country, and enduring the pain of Russia’s war

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Snizhanna Otych on fleeing Ukraine, food from the home country, and enduring the pain of Russia’s war

By Roderick Benns · March 02, 2026

AI companions

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AI companions

By Lisa Hart · February 24, 2026

The life of a small-town sex worker

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The life of a small-town sex worker

By Denise Waldron · February 10, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month in Kawartha Lakes

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Celebrating Black History Month in Kawartha Lakes

February 02, 2026

Learning to keep learning

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Learning to keep learning

By Richard Gauder · January 28, 2026

John Howard Society looks forward to opening of Community Integrated Care Hub on Peel Street in new year

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John Howard Society looks forward to opening of Community Integrated Care Hub on Peel Street in new year

By Robyn Best · January 20, 2026

The Baby Boom – 80 years on

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The Baby Boom – 80 years on

By Ian McKechnie · January 15, 2026

New immigrants in Kawartha Lakes face employment and belonging challenges

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New immigrants in Kawartha Lakes face employment and belonging challenges

By Robyn Best · January 13, 2026

Getting financially fit in 2026

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Getting financially fit in 2026

By Deron Hamel · January 02, 2026

A newcomer’s journey toward hope and home

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A newcomer’s journey toward hope and home

By Sarah Jane Barredo · December 30, 2025

The Hilton Family of Hilton’s Point Road, Laxton

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The Hilton Family of Hilton’s Point Road, Laxton

By Laura Love · December 19, 2025

Strong customer service earns Lindsay’s Home Building Centre regional award

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Strong customer service earns Lindsay’s Home Building Centre regional award

By Robyn Best · December 18, 2025

Going shopping at Sutcliffe’s store in 1930

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Going shopping at Sutcliffe’s store in 1930

By Ian McKechnie · December 17, 2025

Brian Walsh, counter cultural Christian and off-grid farmer

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Brian Walsh, counter cultural Christian and off-grid farmer

By Roderick Benns · December 11, 2025

Homeless encampments dramatically decreased from last year

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Homeless encampments dramatically decreased from last year

By Robyn Best · December 09, 2025

Holiday Passport programs return to Lindsay and Fenelon Falls

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Holiday Passport programs return to Lindsay and Fenelon Falls

By Robyn Best · December 02, 2025

All alone

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All alone

By Robyn Best and Ian McKechnie · December 01, 2025

Why your gift means more than ever

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Why your gift means more than ever

By Kathy Ridout · November 28, 2025

Choosing a child-free life

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Choosing a child-free life

By Robyn Best · November 27, 2025

Building a stronger future

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Building a stronger future

By Kristal Jones-Craighead · November 21, 2025

Putting Lindsay on the map: Herman Brosius’ “Bird’s Eye View” of 1875

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Putting Lindsay on the map: Herman Brosius’ “Bird’s Eye View” of 1875

By Ian McKechnie · November 20, 2025

Sprinkles n’ Things whips up sweet success in Omemee

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Sprinkles n’ Things whips up sweet success in Omemee

By Robyn Best · November 18, 2025

Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth

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Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth

By Robyn Best · November 06, 2025

We will remember them

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We will remember them

By Ian McKechnie · November 03, 2025

Resplendent in red: The story of Lindsay’s American LaFrance fire engine

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Resplendent in red: The story of Lindsay’s American LaFrance fire engine

By Ian McKechnie · October 17, 2025

Carley Reynolds on living with trauma, getting lost in colours, and the healing power of art

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Carley Reynolds on living with trauma, getting lost in colours, and the healing power of art

By Roderick Benns · October 14, 2025

A Place Called Home acknowledges 30 years of service to community

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A Place Called Home acknowledges 30 years of service to community

By Robyn Best · October 07, 2025

State of well-being of Kawartha Lakes

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State of well-being of Kawartha Lakes

By Sarah Fournier · October 01, 2025

Kent Florist blossoms into its 10th year

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Kent Florist blossoms into its 10th year

By Robyn Best · September 24, 2025

Four generations of high school prep comes to a close

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Four generations of high school prep comes to a close

By Ian McKechnie · September 16, 2025

Lindsay Exhibition returns for 171st year with new attractions and community focus

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Lindsay Exhibition returns for 171st year with new attractions and community focus

By Robyn Best · September 15, 2025

From Oakwood farm to California songwriter

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From Oakwood farm to California songwriter

By Laura Love · September 09, 2025

The Influencers

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The Influencers

September 03, 2025

Outreach teams of Kawartha Lakes Police Service blend law enforcement with support services

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Outreach teams of Kawartha Lakes Police Service blend law enforcement with support services

By Robyn Best · August 20, 2025

Feasting and frolicking: Our picnicking past

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Feasting and frolicking: Our picnicking past

By Ian McKechnie · August 13, 2025

Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready

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Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready

By Roderick Benns · August 06, 2025

Small town, big dreams

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Small town, big dreams

By Ian McKechnie · August 01, 2025

Travel boycott to U.S. continues with Canadian and European destinations the main beneficiaries

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Travel boycott to U.S. continues with Canadian and European destinations the main beneficiaries

By Deron Hamel · July 22, 2025

Making tracks for Eldon Station

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Making tracks for Eldon Station

By Ian McKechnie · July 15, 2025

Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes

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Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes

By Geoff Coleman · July 07, 2025

United we stand: the church union controversy of 1925

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United we stand: the church union controversy of 1925

By Ian McKechnie · June 20, 2025

Farm family’s new frontier

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Farm family’s new frontier

By Laura Love · June 19, 2025

Going backstage in Bobcaygeon

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Going backstage in Bobcaygeon

By Ian McKechnie · May 09, 2025

Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals

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Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals

By Ian McKechnie · April 23, 2025

Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities

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Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities

By Deron Hamel · April 15, 2025

Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront

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Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront

By Ian McKechnie · April 11, 2025

Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride

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Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride

By Rylee Hynes · March 10, 2025

Annie’s story

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Annie’s story

By Laura Love · March 10, 2025

International Women's Day

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International Women's Day

By Erica Ehm · March 07, 2025

Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes

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Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · March 07, 2025

Maritime movers

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Maritime movers

By Rebekah McCracken and Roderick Benns · March 05, 2025

The Maple Leaf Forever

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The Maple Leaf Forever

By Ian McKechnie · February 15, 2025

Preserving the past: Archives in our community

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Preserving the past: Archives in our community

By Ian McKechnie · February 11, 2025

Shelly Totino moved to Lindsay with her family in September 2024

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Shelly Totino moved to Lindsay with her family in September 2024

January 27, 2025

Unique careers offer opportunities for local residents to thrive

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Unique careers offer opportunities for local residents to thrive

January 06, 2025

Too much stuff

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Too much stuff

By Denise Waldron · January 03, 2025