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The Roaring Twenties in Kawartha Lakes

Just in Time local history series

The evening of Feb. 9, 1929, saw some 2,000 people pack the armoury in downtown Lindsay for the last night… Continue reading “The Roaring Twenties in Kawartha Lakes”

Hall of Fame 2023 inductee: 1966 Bobcaygeon Ti-Cats Junior D Hockey Club

Sports Advocate

By Amanda Tayles Some teams just have that unique “it” factor; a group of individuals which form a sum of… Continue reading “Hall of Fame 2023 inductee: 1966 Bobcaygeon Ti-Cats Junior D Hockey Club”

The Circle Game

Cool Tips for a Hot Planet

Our 130-year-old Heintzman upright piano came to us from my husband’s brother, who inherited it from their great aunt Marjorie,… Continue reading “The Circle Game”

Kawartha Art Gallery announces creation of Ken Found Art Fund

In honour of Ken Found’s enduring legacy, his family has planned to preserve his support for the Kawartha Lakes Art… Continue reading “Kawartha Art Gallery announces creation of Ken Found Art Fund”

Investing in education

Teaching unions have a long history of pressing for change

Students leaving Leslie Frost Pubic School for their summer holidays 60 years ago were probably blissfully unaware of a simmering… Continue reading “Investing in education”

New deputy mayor sees three priorities for his role in 2024

The new deputy mayor of Kawartha Lakes, Ward 7 Councillor Charlie McDonald, has an ambitious agenda for 2024. McDonald will… Continue reading “New deputy mayor sees three priorities for his role in 2024”

In conversation with Katie Zeppieri

Social entrepreneur speaking in Lindsay on March 1

Roderick Benns, Advocate publisher, connected with Katie Zeppieri, founder and chief brand strategist of The MicDrop Agency, before her much-anticipated… Continue reading “In conversation with Katie Zeppieri”