Opinion

Election extended — here’s what we know

Last night at around 7 p.m., the City of Kawartha Lakes Clerk, Cathie Ritchie — invoking powers given to her… Continue reading “Election extended — here’s what we know”

Imagining a plastic-free life

Imagine that you are standing on the water tower in Fenelon Falls, looking as far as the eye can see…. Continue reading “Imagining a plastic-free life”

Gord James ‘recommends’ candidate Ashmore, but doesn’t endorse

The Lindsay Advocate began our coverage of the election with a popular eight-page spread in our print edition, highlighting some… Continue reading “Gord James ‘recommends’ candidate Ashmore, but doesn’t endorse”

Well, you can’t say this is a boring election

Believe it or not, there are some smaller municipalities in Ontario where the municipal election is no big deal. We… Continue reading “Well, you can’t say this is a boring election”

A voter’s dilemma: Ideas or candidate?

Recently, I cast my votes for ward councillor and mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes, and did so online… Continue reading “A voter’s dilemma: Ideas or candidate?”

Ten clues that Lindsay is a car-first town

Spinning your wheels with a bike share in Fenelon Falls

A bike share in Fenelon Falls? Why would anyone need to rent a bicycle in small Fenelon Falls? Can’t we… Continue reading “Spinning your wheels with a bike share in Fenelon Falls”

What is Ontario Proud doing in our election?

What is Ontario Proud doing in our election?

Ontario Proud, the largest digital political advocacy group in the country — and self-described anti-Liberal advocacy group — seems to… Continue reading “What is Ontario Proud doing in our election?”