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Poor quality labour market has sparked more food bank use: Report
The sweeping changes to the labour market in Canada over the past 20 years is sparking an unprecedented use of… Continue reading “Poor quality labour market has sparked more food bank use: Report”

More children than adults at A Place Called Home this Christmas
The sound of children’s voices during the holidays typically conjures feelings of warmth and sentimentality – unless, of course, those… Continue reading “More children than adults at A Place Called Home this Christmas”

Plastic shock: Tonnes of waste destined for landfill from old Northern Plastic plant
The former Northern Plastic Lumber plant in Lindsay was sold in 2014 to a U.S. company but its corporate legacy… Continue reading “Plastic shock: Tonnes of waste destined for landfill from old Northern Plastic plant”

Former BOB FM morning show team moves to seek damages from Bell Media
Dave Illman and Julie Corlett are seeking damages against Bell Media for their “wrongful dismissal,” according to their lawyer, Jason… Continue reading “Former BOB FM morning show team moves to seek damages from Bell Media”

12 Days of Litter campaign for Humane Society
From December 9 to 20, the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes is asking the public to donate kitty litter during… Continue reading “12 Days of Litter campaign for Humane Society”

Academy Theatre struggles with direction, leadership
Ray Marshall served as general manager of Lindsay’s storied Academy Theatre from 1985 to 2006 — 21 consecutive years of… Continue reading “Academy Theatre struggles with direction, leadership”

The Laird of Lindsay & The Mayor of Gabtown: Olde Gaol Museum
In 2020, the Victoria County Historical Society is marking the 125th birthdays of two well-known local residents: Leslie Frost (1895-1973)… Continue reading “The Laird of Lindsay & The Mayor of Gabtown: Olde Gaol Museum”

