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Second World War vet returns ‘home’ to Oakwood farm on Remembrance Day

By his own admission he should have been killed many times during the four-and-a-half years that Jim Jenkins, 96, served… Continue reading “Second World War vet returns ‘home’ to Oakwood farm on Remembrance Day”

Podcast teaser: Restaurants, teaching, Worms, and court

In the past two weeks, we dined at three different restaurants in Lindsay. That’s a first. A few times a… Continue reading “Podcast teaser: Restaurants, teaching, Worms, and court”

Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River

Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River

Caroline Palmer has appeared on hit TV shows such as Mr. D, Workin’ Moms, Suits, and even the 2019 DC… Continue reading “Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River”

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100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors

This holiday season, 100 Kids Who Care is rallying all children in the Kawartha Lakes to join them in making… Continue reading “100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors”

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Fenelon Falls beach mystery solved

A number of phone calls came in to the Advocate last week inquiring about the demolition of the washroom facility… Continue reading “Fenelon Falls beach mystery solved”

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New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source’s donation collection materials have gotten a facelift just in time for the holidays, courtesy of… Continue reading “New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”

Rec Centre makes changes, drops pay-as-you-go option

Since the Lindsay Recreation Complex reopened its doors on Aug. 31, there has been a major change in its policy…. Continue reading “Rec Centre makes changes, drops pay-as-you-go option”