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Woman rescued after falling through ice on Scugog River  

Members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service are credited with saving a woman from the icy waters of the Scugog… Continue reading “Woman rescued after falling through ice on Scugog River  “

The king of instruments: Pipe organs offer connection, celebration

Among the many cancellations wrought by the coronavirus on the arts and culture scene this year are the annual Christmas… Continue reading “The king of instruments: Pipe organs offer connection, celebration”

Area non-profits get more than $300,000 to help cope with pandemic losses

Area non-profits get more than $300,000 to help cope with pandemic losses

In Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, four non-profit organizations received funding under the Resilient Communities Fund for a total of $309,200.00 for 2020-21…. Continue reading “Area non-profits get more than $300,000 to help cope with pandemic losses”

Podcast teaser: Adapting to adjusting in 2020

We adjust. We adapt. We learn. Granted, some of us have achieved this more than others in 2020. And some… Continue reading “Podcast teaser: Adapting to adjusting in 2020”

A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model

A Place Called Home (APCH) is at a critical turning point. Their 19-bed homeless shelter was already at 100 per… Continue reading “A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model”

Local Crime Stoppers may be forced to fold without help

The board of directors for Kawartha-Haliburton Crime Stoppers is appealing to the public for help to save the non-profit organization… Continue reading “Local Crime Stoppers may be forced to fold without help”

Podcast teaser: The play’s the thing – and then some.

Sure, bringing interesting, important stories and introducing fascinating people from our community to The Advocate Podcast’s listeners has been rewarding… Continue reading “Podcast teaser: The play’s the thing – and then some.”