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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”

Corporate pressure ended postal banking in 1968 — it’s time to bring it back
One of the very first things that the new Dominion of Canada did as a country, way back in April… Continue reading “Corporate pressure ended postal banking in 1968 — it’s time to bring it back”

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”

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”

Crossing the threshold: Lindsay’s House of Refuge
During my high school years, I had the opportunity to accumulate my requisite volunteer hours at Victoria Manor, Lindsay’s oldest… Continue reading “Crossing the threshold: Lindsay’s House of Refuge”

Sew close? Winning entries for IPM 2020 quilt block challenge
The first competition of the 2020 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is in the books, courtesy of the… Continue reading “Sew close? Winning entries for IPM 2020 quilt block challenge”

Local maple syrup producers getting ready for first tapping
A sure sign that spring is just about ready to shrug winter off its shoulders in this part of the… Continue reading “Local maple syrup producers getting ready for first tapping”

