The Lindsay Advocate

The latest The Lindsay Advocate stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Our community and how it is changing

Community

Our community and how it is changing

By Mike Puffer · June 05, 2026

Is the elusive search for happiness more simple than we think?

Community

Is the elusive search for happiness more simple than we think?

June 01, 2026

Say cheese! A snapshot of local photography studios

Community

Say cheese! A snapshot of local photography studios

May 26, 2026

No expiry date

Opinion Columns

No expiry date

By Sarah Fournier · May 22, 2026

Hope and recovery after the ticking of a cancer clock

Community

Hope and recovery after the ticking of a cancer clock

By Lisa Hart · May 20, 2026

Boomers, ballads, and broken promises

Community

Boomers, ballads, and broken promises

By Peter Biesterfeld · May 17, 2026

Century home’s lush gardens rooted in a quest for inner peace

Community

Century home’s lush gardens rooted in a quest for inner peace

By Denise Waldron · May 15, 2026

Council pay raise the right thing to do

Opinion Columns

Council pay raise the right thing to do

By Roderick Benns · May 14, 2026

How Kawartha Lakes and Nayoro built a global friendship

Community

How Kawartha Lakes and Nayoro built a global friendship

By Laura Love · May 12, 2026

Analyzing 11 major indicators of community wellbeing through Vital Signs

Community

Analyzing 11 major indicators of community wellbeing through Vital Signs

By Mike Puffer · May 08, 2026

Talking turtles

Talking turtles

By Ginny Colling · May 06, 2026

Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers

Community

Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers

May 03, 2026

Local psychics say they talk with spirits, your dog, and see the future unfolding

Community

Local psychics say they talk with spirits, your dog, and see the future unfolding

By Robyn Best · May 01, 2026

Second place

Opinion Columns

Second place

By Trevor Hutchinson · April 29, 2026

From tapping to texting: Telegraphy in Kawartha Lakes

Community

From tapping to texting: Telegraphy in Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · April 22, 2026

The quiet economy of favours

Opinion Columns

The quiet economy of favours

By Sarah Fournier · April 20, 2026

I was here

Community

I was here

By Richard Gauder · April 16, 2026

The regulars

Community

The regulars

By Trevor Hutchinson · April 13, 2026

Cannabis vs. drinking

Opinion Columns

Cannabis vs. drinking

By Roderick Benns · April 09, 2026

Plastic – not so fantastic

Plastic – not so fantastic

By Ginny Colling · April 07, 2026

From wine glass to weed gummies

From wine glass to weed gummies

By Denise Waldron · April 01, 2026

Marking milestones

Business

Marking milestones

By Robyn Best · March 24, 2026

The challenges and opportunities for local women at a milestone time of life

Community

The challenges and opportunities for local women at a milestone time of life

By Denise Waldron · March 18, 2026

Basic income class action lawsuit takes another step forward

Basic income class action lawsuit takes another step forward

By Roderick Benns · March 17, 2026

Women at the helm

Opinion Columns

Women at the helm

By Sarah Fournier · March 13, 2026

A community shaped by land, history, and people

Community

A community shaped by land, history, and people

By Laura Love · March 11, 2026

Letting light shine out of darkness: The life of Katherine McKinnon

Community

Letting light shine out of darkness: The life of Katherine McKinnon

By Ian McKechnie · March 06, 2026

Going nuclear

Going nuclear

By Ginny Colling · March 05, 2026

Snizhanna Otych on fleeing Ukraine, food from the home country, and enduring the pain of Russia’s war

Community

Snizhanna Otych on fleeing Ukraine, food from the home country, and enduring the pain of Russia’s war

By Roderick Benns · March 02, 2026

Beyond the busy season

Business

Beyond the busy season

By Robyn Best · February 25, 2026

AI companions

Community

AI companions

By Lisa Hart · February 24, 2026

Finding people in a screen-first world

Opinion Columns

Finding people in a screen-first world

By Sarah Fournier · February 20, 2026

The Sarah McDonald affair of 1911

The Sarah McDonald affair of 1911

By Ian McKechnie · February 19, 2026

Solar MindSet teaches kids how solar power really works

Education

Solar MindSet teaches kids how solar power really works

By Robyn Best · February 17, 2026

What we can control

Opinion Columns

What we can control

By Roderick Benns · February 13, 2026

Nature’s spa is the stress antidote

Nature’s spa is the stress antidote

By Ginny Colling · February 11, 2026

The life of a small-town sex worker

Community

The life of a small-town sex worker

By Denise Waldron · February 10, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month in Kawartha Lakes

Community

Celebrating Black History Month in Kawartha Lakes

February 02, 2026

Learning to keep learning

Community

Learning to keep learning

By Richard Gauder · January 28, 2026

Proof that good still shows up

Opinion Columns

Proof that good still shows up

By Sarah Fournier · January 27, 2026

Succession planning must be an important consideration for local business owners

Business

Succession planning must be an important consideration for local business owners

By Geoff Coleman · January 23, 2026

Finding my way in 2026

Opinion Columns

Finding my way in 2026

By Trevor Hutchinson · January 21, 2026

John Howard Society looks forward to opening of Community Integrated Care Hub on Peel Street in new year

Community

John Howard Society looks forward to opening of Community Integrated Care Hub on Peel Street in new year

By Robyn Best · January 20, 2026

The Baby Boom – 80 years on

Community

The Baby Boom – 80 years on

By Ian McKechnie · January 15, 2026

New immigrants in Kawartha Lakes face employment and belonging challenges

Community

New immigrants in Kawartha Lakes face employment and belonging challenges

By Robyn Best · January 13, 2026

What we choose to see

Opinion Columns

What we choose to see

By Roderick Benns · January 08, 2026

It ain’t easy flying green

It ain’t easy flying green

By Ginny Colling · January 06, 2026

Getting financially fit in 2026

Community

Getting financially fit in 2026

By Deron Hamel · January 02, 2026

Roses and thorns

The Lindsay Advocate

Roses and thorns

December 31, 2025

A newcomer’s journey toward hope and home

Community

A newcomer’s journey toward hope and home

By Sarah Jane Barredo · December 30, 2025

All you need is right here

Opinion Columns

All you need is right here

By Sarah Fournier · December 29, 2025

The Hilton Family of Hilton’s Point Road, Laxton

Community

The Hilton Family of Hilton’s Point Road, Laxton

By Laura Love · December 19, 2025

Strong customer service earns Lindsay’s Home Building Centre regional award

Business

Strong customer service earns Lindsay’s Home Building Centre regional award

By Robyn Best · December 18, 2025

Going shopping at Sutcliffe’s store in 1930

Community

Going shopping at Sutcliffe’s store in 1930

By Ian McKechnie · December 17, 2025

What the Dickens?

Opinion Columns

What the Dickens?

By Trevor Hutchinson · December 16, 2025

Brian Walsh, counter cultural Christian and off-grid farmer

Community

Brian Walsh, counter cultural Christian and off-grid farmer

By Roderick Benns · December 11, 2025

Homeless encampments dramatically decreased from last year

Community

Homeless encampments dramatically decreased from last year

By Robyn Best · December 09, 2025

AI: A Cautionary Tale

AI: A Cautionary Tale

By Ginny Colling · December 05, 2025

Canada always

Opinion Columns

Canada always

By Roderick Benns · December 04, 2025

Holiday Passport programs return to Lindsay and Fenelon Falls

Business

Holiday Passport programs return to Lindsay and Fenelon Falls

By Robyn Best · December 02, 2025

All alone

Community

All alone

By Robyn Best and Ian McKechnie · December 01, 2025

The folly of us and them

Opinion Columns

The folly of us and them

By Trevor Hutchinson · November 28, 2025

Why your gift means more than ever

Community

Why your gift means more than ever

By Kathy Ridout · November 28, 2025

Choosing a child-free life

Community

Choosing a child-free life

By Robyn Best · November 27, 2025

Building a stronger future

Community

Building a stronger future

By Kristal Jones-Craighead · November 21, 2025

Putting Lindsay on the map: Herman Brosius’ “Bird’s Eye View” of 1875

Community

Putting Lindsay on the map: Herman Brosius’ “Bird’s Eye View” of 1875

By Ian McKechnie · November 20, 2025

Sprinkles n’ Things whips up sweet success in Omemee

Business

Sprinkles n’ Things whips up sweet success in Omemee

By Robyn Best · November 18, 2025

Threatening the threatened

Threatening the threatened

By Ginny Colling · November 14, 2025

A tale of two Portugal Coves

Opinion Columns

A tale of two Portugal Coves

By Roderick Benns · November 07, 2025

Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth

Community

Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth

By Robyn Best · November 06, 2025

We will remember them

Community

We will remember them

By Ian McKechnie · November 03, 2025

Former Lindsay man looks to create ant armies to help humanity build

Business

Former Lindsay man looks to create ant armies to help humanity build

By Robyn Best · October 22, 2025

Intentional community change

Opinion Columns

Intentional community change

By Sarah Fournier · October 21, 2025

Resplendent in red: The story of Lindsay’s American LaFrance fire engine

Community

Resplendent in red: The story of Lindsay’s American LaFrance fire engine

By Ian McKechnie · October 17, 2025

Getting ready for giving

Opinion Columns

Getting ready for giving

By Trevor Hutchinson · October 16, 2025

Carley Reynolds on living with trauma, getting lost in colours, and the healing power of art

Community

Carley Reynolds on living with trauma, getting lost in colours, and the healing power of art

By Roderick Benns · October 14, 2025

This is climate breakdown

This is climate breakdown

By Ginny Colling · October 10, 2025

Our community’s health, finally measured

Opinion Columns

Our community’s health, finally measured

By Roderick Benns · October 09, 2025

A Place Called Home acknowledges 30 years of service to community

Community

A Place Called Home acknowledges 30 years of service to community

By Robyn Best · October 07, 2025

State of well-being of Kawartha Lakes

Community

State of well-being of Kawartha Lakes

By Sarah Fournier · October 01, 2025

Kent Florist blossoms into its 10th year

Community

Kent Florist blossoms into its 10th year

By Robyn Best · September 24, 2025

Goodbye summer, hello routine

Opinion Columns

Goodbye summer, hello routine

By Sarah Fournier · September 23, 2025

Climate action should hit the fan

Opinion Columns

Climate action should hit the fan

By Trevor Hutchinson · September 17, 2025

Four generations of high school prep comes to a close

Community

Four generations of high school prep comes to a close

By Ian McKechnie · September 16, 2025

Lindsay Exhibition returns for 171st year with new attractions and community focus

Community

Lindsay Exhibition returns for 171st year with new attractions and community focus

By Robyn Best · September 15, 2025

From Oakwood farm to California songwriter

Community

From Oakwood farm to California songwriter

By Laura Love · September 09, 2025

The art of the perfect cover

Opinion Columns

The art of the perfect cover

By Roderick Benns · September 05, 2025

An uptick in ticks

An uptick in ticks

By Ginny Colling · September 04, 2025

The Influencers

Community

The Influencers

September 03, 2025

Construction lament

Opinion Columns

Construction lament

By Trevor Hutchinson · August 22, 2025

Outreach teams of Kawartha Lakes Police Service blend law enforcement with support services

Community

Outreach teams of Kawartha Lakes Police Service blend law enforcement with support services

By Robyn Best · August 20, 2025

The town mouse ponders town growth

Opinion Columns

The town mouse ponders town growth

By Roderick Benns · August 19, 2025

Feasting and frolicking: Our picnicking past

Community

Feasting and frolicking: Our picnicking past

By Ian McKechnie · August 13, 2025

That’s garbage

That’s garbage

By Ginny Colling · August 12, 2025

Bye bye bye (bye bye)

Opinion Columns

Bye bye bye (bye bye)

By Aliyah Mansur · August 07, 2025

Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready

Community

Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready

By Roderick Benns · August 06, 2025

Small town, big dreams

Community

Small town, big dreams

By Ian McKechnie · August 01, 2025

Canada Day is every day

Opinion Columns

Canada Day is every day

By Trevor Hutchinson · July 23, 2025

Travel boycott to U.S. continues with Canadian and European destinations the main beneficiaries

Community

Travel boycott to U.S. continues with Canadian and European destinations the main beneficiaries

By Deron Hamel · July 22, 2025

Rental bureaucracy blues

Opinion Columns

Rental bureaucracy blues

By Aliyah Mansur · July 21, 2025

Anatomy of a play

The Arts

Anatomy of a play

By Robyn Best · July 17, 2025

Making tracks for Eldon Station

Community

Making tracks for Eldon Station

By Ian McKechnie · July 15, 2025

Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area

Health

Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area

By Guest Columnist · July 11, 2025

Ford is right to bring Macdonald back into the light

Opinion Columns

Ford is right to bring Macdonald back into the light

By Roderick Benns · July 11, 2025

For peat’s sake

For peat’s sake

By Ginny Colling · July 08, 2025

Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes

Community

Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes

By Geoff Coleman · July 07, 2025

Growth, but at what cost?

Opinion Columns

Growth, but at what cost?

By Moya Beall · July 04, 2025

In the immortal words of Elsa, ‘let it go’

Opinion Columns

In the immortal words of Elsa, ‘let it go’

By Aliyah Mansur · June 24, 2025

Market gaps in local communities need filling, say local business leaders

Business

Market gaps in local communities need filling, say local business leaders

By Deron Hamel · June 23, 2025

United we stand: the church union controversy of 1925

Community

United we stand: the church union controversy of 1925

By Ian McKechnie · June 20, 2025

Knock on wood, but we’re usually better together

Opinion Columns

Knock on wood, but we’re usually better together

By Trevor Hutchinson · June 20, 2025

Farm family’s new frontier

Community

Farm family’s new frontier

By Laura Love · June 19, 2025

Power to the people – please

Power to the people – please

By Ginny Colling · June 13, 2025

A reflection on the lost art of conversation – and how to get it back

A reflection on the lost art of conversation – and how to get it back

By Richard Gauder · June 10, 2025

Better humans won’t be found by embracing artificial intelligence

Letters to the Editor

Better humans won’t be found by embracing artificial intelligence

June 06, 2025

Pests, or pesticides?

Pests, or pesticides?

By Ginny Colling · May 30, 2025

In this together

Opinion Columns

In this together

By Aliyah Mansur · May 22, 2025

I'm glad that's (not) over

Opinion Columns

I'm glad that's (not) over

By Trevor Hutchinson · May 20, 2025

Becoming a better human

Opinion Columns

Becoming a better human

By Roderick Benns · May 09, 2025

Going backstage in Bobcaygeon

Community

Going backstage in Bobcaygeon

By Ian McKechnie · May 09, 2025

The other ‘F’ word

Opinion Columns

The other ‘F’ word

By Aliyah Mansur · April 24, 2025

Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals

Community

Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals

By Ian McKechnie · April 23, 2025

The green, green grass of home

The green, green grass of home

By Ginny Colling · April 16, 2025

Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities

Business

Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities

By Deron Hamel · April 15, 2025

Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront

Community

Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront

By Ian McKechnie · April 11, 2025

Iceland: Is this the nation we want to be?

Opinion Columns

Iceland: Is this the nation we want to be?

By Roderick Benns · April 11, 2025

Tariff war has local manufacturers eyeing a more Canadian focus

Business

Tariff war has local manufacturers eyeing a more Canadian focus

By Deron Hamel · April 03, 2025

A newbie’s guide to making friends

Opinion Columns

A newbie’s guide to making friends

By Aliyah Mansur · April 01, 2025

And now, for some good news

And now, for some good news

By Ginny Colling · March 18, 2025

Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride

Community

Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride

By Rylee Hynes · March 10, 2025

Annie’s story

Community

Annie’s story

By Laura Love · March 10, 2025

International Women's Day

Community

International Women's Day

By Erica Ehm · March 07, 2025

Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes

Community

Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes

By Ian McKechnie · March 07, 2025

It’s okay not to be okay

Opinion Columns

It’s okay not to be okay

By Trevor Hutchinson · March 05, 2025

Maritime movers

Community

Maritime movers

By Rebekah McCracken and Roderick Benns · March 05, 2025

Calling out the racism

Opinion Columns

Calling out the racism

By Roderick Benns · March 05, 2025

Axes and taxes

Axes and taxes

By Ginny Colling · February 27, 2025

You’re fired!

Opinion Columns

You’re fired!

By Aliyah Mansur · February 27, 2025

The Maple Leaf Forever

Community

The Maple Leaf Forever

By Ian McKechnie · February 15, 2025

Preserving the past: Archives in our community

Community

Preserving the past: Archives in our community

By Ian McKechnie · February 11, 2025

Shelly Totino moved to Lindsay with her family in September 2024

Community

Shelly Totino moved to Lindsay with her family in September 2024

January 27, 2025

Begin again

Opinion Columns

Begin again

By Aliyah Mansur · January 14, 2025

Here comes the sun

Here comes the sun

By Ginny Colling · January 08, 2025

Unique careers offer opportunities for local residents to thrive

Business

Unique careers offer opportunities for local residents to thrive

January 06, 2025

Too much stuff

Community

Too much stuff

By Denise Waldron · January 03, 2025