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Downtown Lindsay’s Ironman steels himself to ride out COVID

Greg Nisbett was well into a 150-kilometre training ride on his carbon-fibre bicycle when he was caught in a flash… Continue reading “Downtown Lindsay’s Ironman steels himself to ride out COVID”

'A Downeyville Dozen': 12 local men in pin-up calendar for church fundraiser

‘A Downeyville Dozen’: 12 local men in pin-up calendar for church fundraiser

Mary Connell of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Downeyville has made sure people in the area have one less excuse… Continue reading “‘A Downeyville Dozen’: 12 local men in pin-up calendar for church fundraiser”

Red fireworks against a black sky

Drive-through Merry & Bright Festival at the LEX Grounds

The Lindsay Agricultural Society (LAS) and the 2021 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) are pleased to announce the… Continue reading “Drive-through Merry & Bright Festival at the LEX Grounds”

The Lindsay CPR bridge abutment. Photo: Ian McKechnie.

Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes

A year and a half ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week in England. One sunny Sunday afternoon… Continue reading “Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes”

Exterior of a home covered in Christmas lights and decorations
Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students

Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students

A Dunsford-area resident and Advocate team member has been recruited by The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to host… Continue reading “Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students”

Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads

With hunting season in full swing there’s an uptick in the number of deer carcases, bones, or skins, littered around… Continue reading “Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads”