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50 fascinating historical facts about Kawartha Lakes

In celebration of the Advocate’s 50th edition, we’ve put together 50 interesting historical tidbits about Kawartha Lakes.

Missing boy shed his clothes, police say, as search continues

An 11-year-old boy who went missing yesterday afternoon shed his clothes in the Caroline-Colborne Street area, according to Kawartha Lakes Police Service.

David Rapaport on the importance of language, Schmale and the trucker convoy, and the need for a GO bus

Lunch with: Conversations with interesting people in Kawartha Lakes

I love hearing a Brooklyn accent while sitting inside a Greek restaurant in downtown Lindsay, talking national and provincial politics with a Jewish professor. It just seems very Canadian somehow.

Kawartha Lakes gymnasts win big at provincial level

Six young gymnasts of the Lindsay Gymnastics Centre recently competed in the Ontario Provincial Gymnastics Championship, and out of 160 provincewide participants per age group, every one scored in the Top 10, and two of them took home the title of Provincial Overall Champion.

Ukrainian family arrives in Lindsay

Prepare to welcome the newest three residents to Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes — from Ukraine.

Remembering Rae Fleming

Fleming passed away recently, aged seventy-seven.

Nicki Dedes on family ties and living life with intention

Lunch with: Conversations with interesting people in Kawartha Lakes

To understand what makes Nicki Dedes tick, we have to talk about family.