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Conservative cuts to library system now mean user fees for some book loans

Free inter-library loans are back at the Kawartha Lakes Public Library system, even after the Ontario Conservatives slashed budgets across… Continue reading “Conservative cuts to library system now mean user fees for some book loans”

Seniors test out the cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

Seniors test out cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

A politician, a physiotherapist, and an artist walk to a barre. That’s not the set-up for a joke. The ballet… Continue reading “Seniors test out cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls”

‘Raise the Song of Harvest Home’

September 17, 1997. A terrifying sight is bringing up the rear of Lindsay’s annual Fair Parade. An 80-year-old steam engine… Continue reading “‘Raise the Song of Harvest Home’”

Improvements coming to Doube’s Trestle Bridge

Improvements coming to Doube’s Trestle Bridge

Trail improvements to the historic Doube’s Trestle Bridge are commencing mid September and could take two months. The cost is… Continue reading “Improvements coming to Doube’s Trestle Bridge”

Grand opening of Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

Grand opening of Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

Local MPP Laurie Scott recently met with representatives from the municipality of Kawartha Lakes and Joan Young, an Ontario Trillium… Continue reading “Grand opening of Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls”

Mike Puffer a big part of our caring, supportive community

Think about what contributes to a caring, supportive community. Any list would include the service clubs and the churches. Arguably,… Continue reading “Mike Puffer a big part of our caring, supportive community”

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

Needle and the damage done: Drugs in public housing

For the last five months the Lindsay Advocate has been talking with concerned residents at a few different community housing… Continue reading “Needle and the damage done: Drugs in public housing”