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Being kind to animals includes spaying, neutering says local Humane Society

12 Days of Litter campaign for Humane Society

From December 9 to 20, the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes is asking the public to donate kitty litter during… Continue reading “12 Days of Litter campaign for Humane Society”

Academy Theatre struggles with direction, leadership

Academy Theatre struggles with direction, leadership

Ray Marshall served as general manager of Lindsay’s storied Academy Theatre from 1985 to 2006 — 21 consecutive years of… Continue reading “Academy Theatre struggles with direction, leadership”

The Laird of Lindsay & The Mayor of Gabtown: Olde Gaol Museum

In 2020, the Victoria County Historical Society is marking the 125th birthdays of two well-known local residents: Leslie Frost (1895-1973)… Continue reading “The Laird of Lindsay & The Mayor of Gabtown: Olde Gaol Museum”

Fenelon Falls PROBUS Club Enjoys Huge First Year Growth

Fenelon Falls PROBUS Club enjoys huge first year growth

The overwhelming response to PROBUS in Fenelon Falls began with Kathy Stackhouse’s simple question posed to her sister and friend:… Continue reading “Fenelon Falls PROBUS Club enjoys huge first year growth”

New community foundation launches in Kawartha Lakes to address local needs

Residents of Kawartha Lakes and local communities and organizations received a new tool Monday night to help build our “community… Continue reading “New community foundation launches in Kawartha Lakes to address local needs”

Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants

Consider this an introduction to a collection of remarkable local residents. Some were here long before any of us were… Continue reading “Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants”

'How They So Softly Rest:' Burial customs, past and present

Burial customs, past and present: ‘How they so softly rest’

In 1991, the remains of an Indigenous man which had been unearthed in a Peterborough parking lot some three decades… Continue reading “Burial customs, past and present: ‘How they so softly rest’”