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Tourist town: To close or not to close in Fenelon Falls

When the Fenelon Falls business that has survived the longest in one location, under the same ownership first opened, the… Continue reading “Tourist town: To close or not to close in Fenelon Falls”

For women experiencing domestic abuse, pets often used as cruel leverage

More than half of women delay leaving an abusive partner because of concerns for their pets, according to research from… Continue reading “For women experiencing domestic abuse, pets often used as cruel leverage”

Toastmasters: Find your voice, increase your confidence

The Lindsay and District Toastmasters Club is all about helping others find their voice – and everyone’s voice is different…. Continue reading “Toastmasters: Find your voice, increase your confidence”

Growing hope for the New Year

I am increasingly being asked to speak to people about hope. This is not surprising. Given the decline of the… Continue reading “Growing hope for the New Year”

Quarter of basic income recipients spent time volunteering: Survey

OBIP Chronicles — A quarter of the people who were collecting basic income chose to volunteer at least some of… Continue reading “Quarter of basic income recipients spent time volunteering: Survey”

Seniors in crisis in Kawartha Lakes: Group calls on Mayor, MPP to help fill in the gaps

He’s got a makeshift wood stove in a dilapidated trailer outside of town. She’s hoarding junk and debris — so… Continue reading “Seniors in crisis in Kawartha Lakes: Group calls on Mayor, MPP to help fill in the gaps”

So you want to be a municipal councillor?

An interview with Ward 4 Councillor Andrew Veale. Morris: Andrew, you’re councillor for Ward 4. That’s Woodville, right? Veale: Well,… Continue reading “So you want to be a municipal councillor?”