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Local businesses concerned for those less fortunate in wake of COVID-19

Local businesses concerned for those less fortunate in wake of COVID-19

As the province shutters schools for three weeks because of COVID-19 and people are urged to stock up on essentials,… Continue reading “Local businesses concerned for those less fortunate in wake of COVID-19”

The elusive waters of spring are essential for our farm land

Every spring, as I walk through the woods on my farm, I see the pools of water that appear between… Continue reading “The elusive waters of spring are essential for our farm land”

Changes to RMH endangers hospitals’ future says OHC: ‘We have to stop this legislation’

Hundreds of people gathered at a town hall-style meeting last night at the Lindsay Recreation Centre determined to stop Ross… Continue reading “Changes to RMH endangers hospitals’ future says OHC: ‘We have to stop this legislation’”

Kawartha Lakes woman offers Horse Wisdom Yoga

Kawartha Lakes woman offers horse wisdom yoga

Tara Lee knows firsthand about the value of working with horses. Such connections keep a person in the present moment,… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes woman offers horse wisdom yoga”

Dodgeball tournament for local youth: Optimist Club initiative

When that ball comes whipping by competitors at the annual Optimist Club dodgeball tournament, they’re not likely thinking of the… Continue reading “Dodgeball tournament for local youth: Optimist Club initiative”

Anarchy in Kawartha Lakes: Part two of a short history of local punk music

“I took Punk to be the detonation of some slow-fused projectile buried deep in society’s flank a decade earlier, and… Continue reading “Anarchy in Kawartha Lakes: Part two of a short history of local punk music”

Health promoter works upstream for our community health

For all of us, health care wears a human face. We think of personal experiences of ill health and of… Continue reading “Health promoter works upstream for our community health”