Social Issues

Lindsay’s William Street, in 1911, was supposed to be a thoroughfare of progress and respectability. At its foot was the… Continue reading “The Sarah McDonald affair of 1911”

Advocate writer Denise Waldron spent eight months looking for a local, self-employed sex worker who would speak to us for… Continue reading “The life of a small-town sex worker”

The Kawartha Community Foundation has begun recruitment for a new executive director, marking a significant leadership transition as the organization… Continue reading “Kawartha Community Foundation launches executive director recruitment for its next chapter”

Some people find God in Sunday school. And most can trace their faith to family influence in some way. Brian… Continue reading “Brian Walsh, counter cultural Christian and off-grid farmer”

Kawartha Lakes Police Chief Kirk Robertson is proud of many things from his short time as chief, including their collaboration… Continue reading “Homeless encampments dramatically decreased from last year”

Lisa Hart had always lived at home with her parents, but in 2021 her dad died, and a year and… Continue reading “All alone”

In the old days they said children should be seen and not heard. But what if a more common choice… Continue reading “Choosing a child-free life”