Community

New lives for old buildings: The rural church and rural schoolhouse

New lives for old buildings: The rural church and rural schoolhouse

A quarter of a century ago, in 1994, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, South Eldon celebrated its 150th anniversary as a… Continue reading “New lives for old buildings: The rural church and rural schoolhouse”

The media is the message for two young people with journalism projects

It’s September, and Mallory Cramp-Waldinsperger is back at Carleton University for her third year in Journalism. Adam Folland is back at… Continue reading “The media is the message for two young people with journalism projects”

Journey of homelessness, poor mental health, leaves man regretting checkered life

From homelessness in Toronto to housing in Lindsay

Canada is in the grip of an affordable housing crisis. Large municipalities like Toronto are especially hard hit with primary… Continue reading “From homelessness in Toronto to housing in Lindsay”

Herbicide use on City roads: Safe or Hazardous?

Herbicide use on City roads: Safe or Hazardous?

Some residents have noticed signs of herbicide use along the shoulders of Kawartha Lakes’ roads and wonder what the consequences… Continue reading “Herbicide use on City roads: Safe or Hazardous?”

Council eyes tear-down of east-side historical properties to allow for apartment building

It’s a property with a now well-documented past but an uncertain future. There are competing interests and City Council and… Continue reading “Council eyes tear-down of east-side historical properties to allow for apartment building”

Life and death of Munroe Scott

The Lindsay Canadian Club: An invitation to the community

Imagine a community-based organization that invites people from all walks of life – millennials, seniors, students, retirees, people working full-time… Continue reading “The Lindsay Canadian Club: An invitation to the community”

How the Canada Child Benefit ‘basic income’ helped out these 5 local women

Julia Taylor knows all about the power of a basic income, although she wasn’t a part of the Ontario Basic… Continue reading “How the Canada Child Benefit ‘basic income’ helped out these 5 local women”