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Local medical officer of health retiring

Local Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lynn Noseworthy has announced her plans to retire from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge… Continue reading “Local medical officer of health retiring”

Man arrested for theft of Humane Society fundraiser box

On February 28, 2020, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service arrested the man responsible for the theft of a donation box… Continue reading “Man arrested for theft of Humane Society fundraiser box”

RMH in danger of losing hospital status, says OHC: ‘We have to stop this legislation’

Ross Memorial will ‘continue to operate as a hospital:’ CEO Veronica Nelson

Ross Memorial Hospital has been in the process of updating its special act (‘the bill’), one of the many pieces… Continue reading “Ross Memorial will ‘continue to operate as a hospital:’ CEO Veronica Nelson”

Debut of Advocate podcast generates (down) loads of positive feedback

Advocate publisher Roderick Benns admits he was a bit tentative the night before his news site’s newest venture – The… Continue reading “Debut of Advocate podcast generates (down) loads of positive feedback”

Lindsay woman starts Go Fund Me campaign after theft of Humane Society money

Kymie Lewis is a big-time animal lover. So when she heard that a man walked into a business on Angeline… Continue reading “Lindsay woman starts Go Fund Me campaign after theft of Humane Society money”

Powerless guards mired in poor working conditions at Lindsay’s Super Jail

More than 100 Canadian leaders sign ‘Justice for Soli’ letter for Premier Doug Ford

Senator Kim Pate, journalist and human rights activist Desmond Cole, executive director Harsha Walia of the BC Civil Liberties Association,… Continue reading “More than 100 Canadian leaders sign ‘Justice for Soli’ letter for Premier Doug Ford”