Community

Comedian comes home, virtually, for special fundraiser

It’s a bit misleading – but very very funny. “I’m a bit of hillbilly” professional standup comedian Rebecca Reeds confesses… Continue reading “Comedian comes home, virtually, for special fundraiser”

Advocate wins Media Excellence award through LDCC

Advocate wins Media Excellence award through LDCC

The Advocate has won the award for Media Excellence through the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce. Nominations are judged… Continue reading “Advocate wins Media Excellence award through LDCC”

Vaccine hesitancy: Medical officer of health talks

Vaccine hesitancy: Top doc says questions are reasonable but the science is strong

Dr. Ian Gemmill gets it. The acting medical officer of health for the HKPR Health Unit says he appreciates how… Continue reading “Vaccine hesitancy: Top doc says questions are reasonable but the science is strong”

Kawartha Lakes to move forward with community safety and well-being plan

Kawartha Lakes to move forward with community safety and well-being plan

Right across Ontario an increasing number of people who are socio-economically disadvantaged or neuro-divergent are becoming involved in tragic incidents… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes to move forward with community safety and well-being plan”

Bring the library home with new take-home kits

Bring the library home with new take-home kits

For many families, a visit to their local library branch was something they looked forward to each week. With visits… Continue reading “Bring the library home with new take-home kits”

Plowing

2020/2021 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is moving forward

Directors and staff of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) are proud to announce that they will be moving forward with… Continue reading “2020/2021 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is moving forward”

Lt Sheila Tham, public affairs officer, grew up in Lindsay. Photo: The Royal Canadian Navy.

Navy officer from Lindsay takes us inside anti-drug trafficking Operation CARIBBE

Since Oct. 26, 2020, when Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Summerside departed Halifax for Operation CARIBBE, I have been the… Continue reading “Navy officer from Lindsay takes us inside anti-drug trafficking Operation CARIBBE”