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The Lindsay CPR bridge abutment. Photo: Ian McKechnie.

Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes

A year and a half ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week in England. One sunny Sunday afternoon… Continue reading “Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes”

Exterior of a home covered in Christmas lights and decorations
Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students

Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students

A Dunsford-area resident and Advocate team member has been recruited by The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to host… Continue reading “Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students”

Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads

With hunting season in full swing there’s an uptick in the number of deer carcases, bones, or skins, littered around… Continue reading “Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads”

Second World War vet returns ‘home’ to Oakwood farm on Remembrance Day

By his own admission he should have been killed many times during the four-and-a-half years that Jim Jenkins, 96, served… Continue reading “Second World War vet returns ‘home’ to Oakwood farm on Remembrance Day”

Podcast teaser: Restaurants, teaching, Worms, and court

In the past two weeks, we dined at three different restaurants in Lindsay. That’s a first. A few times a… Continue reading “Podcast teaser: Restaurants, teaching, Worms, and court”

Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River

Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River

Caroline Palmer has appeared on hit TV shows such as Mr. D, Workin’ Moms, Suits, and even the 2019 DC… Continue reading “Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River”