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The Academy at 125: A personal reflection
The Academy of Music. The Academy Theatre. The Academy Theatre for Performing Arts. The Grand Old Dame. The stately red-brick… Continue reading “The Academy at 125: A personal reflection”

Citizen’s Relief Association raises money for Academy circa 1931
A vintage advertisement about a benefit night for the Citizen’s Relief Association at the Academy Theatre, Dec. 15th 1931. This… Continue reading “Citizen’s Relief Association raises money for Academy circa 1931”

Fleming president talks skills training, better connections with employers
Tony Tilly, president of Fleming College, was recently the guest speaker at a round table discussion hosted by the Lindsay… Continue reading “Fleming president talks skills training, better connections with employers”

Make a pledge to local labour groups for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Local labour groups needs your help so they in turn can help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes –… Continue reading “Make a pledge to local labour groups for Big Brothers Big Sisters”

Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam
The new and innovative social program that Ontario is testing in Lindsay and two other Ontario centres – a ‘basic… Continue reading “Need money? Still time to apply as Ontario Basic Income Pilot picks up steam”

Families jump to defence of Victoria Manor
In the wake of a CBC Marketplace report that named Victoria Manor as sixth worst in Ontario for abuse between… Continue reading “Families jump to defence of Victoria Manor”

What will Mary think? Academy doesn’t believe improvements will upset their ghost
Lindsay’s storied Academy Theatre is almost unrecognizable on Monday. Almost. As I step into the construction zone, every seat in… Continue reading “What will Mary think? Academy doesn’t believe improvements will upset their ghost”