Environment

Invasive species: Boaters and anglers have critical role to play in Kawartha Lakes
The rivers and lakes of Kawartha Lakes are once again teeming with life. Boat owners everywhere are eager to take… Continue reading “Invasive species: Boaters and anglers have critical role to play in Kawartha Lakes”

Ontario government opens ‘fall harvest’ on cormorant
The Ontario government says it’s taking steps to protect fish stocks and natural habitat “from the harmful impacts of double-crested… Continue reading “Ontario government opens ‘fall harvest’ on cormorant”

Tim Hortons’ cups are landfill, not recyling: City
In the coming weeks, Kawartha Lakes will begin to implement new changes to the curbside waste and recycling collection. This… Continue reading “Tim Hortons’ cups are landfill, not recyling: City”

Lindsay to Fenelon Falls on an electric bike: Here’s what it’s like
It’s the first “heat event” of the season and temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees with the humidity. This… Continue reading “Lindsay to Fenelon Falls on an electric bike: Here’s what it’s like”

Sheltering at home means a chance to observe our birds of Kawartha Lakes
I was out of breath as I burst through the door. “Kids, come quick,” I managed to gasp out. “There’s… Continue reading “Sheltering at home means a chance to observe our birds of Kawartha Lakes”

Earth Day 50 years on: It must not be business as usual
Fifty years ago this week, 20 million people celebrated the first Earth Day. They came together on April 22, 1970,… Continue reading “Earth Day 50 years on: It must not be business as usual”

New episode of The Advocate Podcast to feature interview — with a cup
Podcast producer and host Denis Grignon has drawn on his 30-plus years as a journalist to conduct an interview…with a… Continue reading “New episode of The Advocate Podcast to feature interview — with a cup”

