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A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model

A Place Called Home (APCH) is at a critical turning point. Their 19-bed homeless shelter was already at 100 per… Continue reading “A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model”

Local Crime Stoppers may be forced to fold without help

The board of directors for Kawartha-Haliburton Crime Stoppers is appealing to the public for help to save the non-profit organization… Continue reading “Local Crime Stoppers may be forced to fold without help”

Podcast teaser: The play’s the thing – and then some.

Sure, bringing interesting, important stories and introducing fascinating people from our community to The Advocate Podcast’s listeners has been rewarding… Continue reading “Podcast teaser: The play’s the thing – and then some.”

Christmas trees are all-year business for local family  

If you’re not already in the camp that regards artificial Christmas trees as an abomination, just spend a little time… Continue reading “Christmas trees are all-year business for local family  “

Woman recognized for volunteer work with Barbara Truax Award

In 2019 Donna McInnis dedicated more than 226 hours to supporting those who feed the hungry across Kawartha Lakes. That’s… Continue reading “Woman recognized for volunteer work with Barbara Truax Award”

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Kawartha Lakes fire chief urges community to be cautious this holiday season

Kawartha Lakes fire chief Mark Pankhurst has a holiday wish and he needs our resident’s help to make it come true. “I’m… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes fire chief urges community to be cautious this holiday season”

Help police solve a break and enter to a Lindsay business

On Dec. 5 at about 3:20 am, a suspect forced entry to a business on Lindsay Street South in Lindsay…. Continue reading “Help police solve a break and enter to a Lindsay business”