The Lindsay Advocate

Why investing in our stages is an investment in our soul

My formative years involved being crammed into the dodgiest of rooms with like-minded people, where I was either playing music… Continue reading “Why investing in our stages is an investment in our soul”

New builds and long waitlists

Attainable housing is coming, but will it be enough?

Kawartha Lakes is growing quickly, and its housing supply is struggling to keep pace. In 2023, the city completed a… Continue reading “New builds and long waitlists”

Basic income: Freedom to say no

Basic Income Earth Network Congress 2026 in Toronto

by Helwig Fenner Perhaps the most beautiful word is: Yes. To give consent, to affirm, to agree. The most important… Continue reading “Basic income: Freedom to say no”

Keep pushing the rock

Benns' Belief

When you’ve lived long enough to know that life is a series of cycles – good and bad, fast and… Continue reading “Keep pushing the rock”

Unreachable

The conversation around social media bans for kids has been hard to avoid lately, and I’m not quite sure I… Continue reading “Unreachable”

Lingering in Lifford

Nearly 30 years ago, my cousin, Alex, and I were visiting our aunt and uncle’s farm just north of Bethany… Continue reading “Lingering in Lifford”

Vital Signs report points to collaboration as key to community health

In the challenges of the COVID crisis, many of us adopted the mantra “We’re All in This Together” — stressing… Continue reading “Vital Signs report points to collaboration as key to community health”