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Hill’s Florist still blooming after 80 years

When Percy Hill was a child he had polio, so his father built him a greenhouse so he had something… Continue reading “Hill’s Florist still blooming after 80 years”

Five Counties Children’s Centre marks another record-setting year

It may sound like a broken record, but how better to describe the all-time highs that Five Counties Children’s Centre… Continue reading “Five Counties Children’s Centre marks another record-setting year”

A reunion of Worsleys

Every summer, families gather across Kawartha Lakes to share stories, laughter, and the simple joy of being together. For the… Continue reading “A reunion of Worsleys”

Protest-inspired art exhibit gives voice to women in politics

Ahead of the Advocate’s upcoming panel discussion about the treatment of women in politics taking place at Kindred on July… Continue reading “Protest-inspired art exhibit gives voice to women in politics”

TVOkids’ Trading Skills spotlights Fleming College’s one-of-a-kind blasting program

Fleming College’s Frost Campus will be making an appearance on TVOkids docuseries Trading Skills. The show follows kid hosts Akeylah… Continue reading “TVOkids’ Trading Skills spotlights Fleming College’s one-of-a-kind blasting program”

Blood lab returns to Fenelon Medical Centre

Residents of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area can once again access laboratory services where they live. The blood lab… Continue reading “Blood lab returns to Fenelon Medical Centre”

How Victoria County responded to the Fenian raids

For more than 40 years now, locals have gathered at the southwest corner of Kent Street and Victoria Avenue to… Continue reading “How Victoria County responded to the Fenian raids”