Environment
What’s going on with Lake Scugog’s walleye?
The City of Kawartha Lakes was not idly named. The lakes and rivers that crisscross our landscape are a hub… Continue reading “What’s going on with Lake Scugog’s walleye?”
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”
Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants
Consider this an introduction to a collection of remarkable local residents. Some were here long before any of us were… Continue reading “Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants”
250 trees and shrubs planted, spearheaded by Lindsay couple
An incredible 250 trees and shrubs were planted recently at Lavender-Blu EcoFarm in Seagrave, spearheaded by a Lindsay couple who operate ‘Plant… Continue reading “250 trees and shrubs planted, spearheaded by Lindsay couple”
Single-use plastics and Styrofoam: Kawartha Lakes considering voluntary ban
At the November 5 Committee of the Whole, staff brought forward a recommendation to Council for a voluntary ban of… Continue reading “Single-use plastics and Styrofoam: Kawartha Lakes considering voluntary ban”
From the ashes, a new beginning
Last month the Advocate reported on the loss of the 13 trees in Lindsay’s tiny Peace Park, located just north of… Continue reading “From the ashes, a new beginning”
Climate science gathering talks solutions
Yesterday, around 75 community members in Lindsay attended a presentation addressing latest climate science and the causes and impacts of… Continue reading “Climate science gathering talks solutions”
