The Lindsay Advocate

The other ‘F’ word
Mansur's Musings
A truly fickle funny beast. Something we’re often terrified of. The fear of it is grilled into us. To fail… Continue reading “The other ‘F’ word”

Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals
Just in Time local history series
The audible, repetitious clicking of typewriter keys echoes across the office one warm spring afternoon. The bespectacled young woman behind… Continue reading “Secretaries, stenographers and receptionists: Celebrating administrative professionals”

The green, green grass of home
Cool Tips for a Hot Planet
Ah – a lush, green expanse of lawn. Something many aspire to. My much-loved and dearly- departed in-laws worked hard… Continue reading “The green, green grass of home”

Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities
Kawartha Lakes manufacturers and local educators came together recently at an event designed to connect the next generation of workers… Continue reading “Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities”

Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront
The local history genre is one with which many residents of Kawartha Lakes are familiar. Thanks to scores of books,… Continue reading “Forthcoming book brings Tibetan history to the forefront”

Iceland: Is this the nation we want to be?
Benns' Belief
A few weeks ago, the World Happiness Report was released for 2025. Canada continues to slip down the rankings, now… Continue reading “Iceland: Is this the nation we want to be?”

Tariff war has local manufacturers eyeing a more Canadian focus
‘Any tariff on incoming or exporting material will directly affect the bottom line…’
People from the Kawartha Lakes business community say the Canada-U.S. trade war is creating waves of uncertainty for their companies… Continue reading “Tariff war has local manufacturers eyeing a more Canadian focus”