Local History

The latest Local History stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Pedal power: The bicycle craze of 1890-1900

Pedal power: The bicycle craze of 1890-1900

By Ian McKechnie · May 05, 2025

Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals

Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals

By Ian McKechnie · April 23, 2025

Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront

Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront

By Ian McKechnie · April 11, 2025

Annie’s story

Annie’s story

By Laura Love · March 10, 2025

Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes

Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · March 07, 2025

The Maple Leaf Forever

The Maple Leaf Forever

By Ian McKechnie · February 15, 2025

Preserving the past: Archives in our community

Preserving the past: Archives in our community

By Ian McKechnie · February 11, 2025

Delving into the drifts: Snow removal throughout history

Delving into the drifts: Snow removal throughout history

By Ian McKechnie · January 13, 2025

Holiday hubbub at the Lindsay post office

Holiday hubbub at the Lindsay post office

By Ian McKechnie · December 20, 2024

Torrey family has a long, rich history in agriculture

Torrey family has a long, rich history in agriculture

By Laura Love · December 18, 2024

The Lindsay Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and their 75 years of service

The Lindsay Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and their 75 years of service

By Ian McKechnie · November 22, 2024

We Will Remember Them: Profiles of our Veterans

We Will Remember Them: Profiles of our Veterans

By Ian McKechnie · November 04, 2024

When coffee and doughnuts came to Kawartha Lakes

When coffee and doughnuts came to Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · October 25, 2024

Plowing through time: The IPM in Lindsay

Plowing through time: The IPM in Lindsay

By Ian McKechnie · September 27, 2024

In tune with nature: Sturgeon Point at 125

In tune with nature: Sturgeon Point at 125

By Ian McKechnie · August 23, 2024

Peaceful places: Sightseeing in Salem Corners

Peaceful places: Sightseeing in Salem Corners

By Ian McKechnie · July 22, 2024

From the barber chair: Our haircutting heritage

From the barber chair: Our haircutting heritage

By Ian McKechnie · June 21, 2024

Playing a round at the old Lindsay golf links

Playing a round at the old Lindsay golf links

By Ian McKechnie · May 29, 2024

Fun is on track with the Lindsay & District Model Engineers

Fun is on track with the Lindsay & District Model Engineers

By Ian McKechnie · April 05, 2024

Building a stronger future for Tibet

Building a stronger future for Tibet

By Ian McKechnie · April 03, 2024

Globetrotter: The adventurous Effie McQuarrie

Globetrotter: The adventurous Effie McQuarrie

By Ian McKechnie · March 08, 2024

The Roaring Twenties in Kawartha Lakes

The Roaring Twenties in Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · February 23, 2024

Investing in education

Investing in education

By Ian McKechnie · February 16, 2024

Hitting the slopes: Ski hills in Kawartha Lakes

Hitting the slopes: Ski hills in Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · January 19, 2024

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