The Lindsay Advocate

It’s okay not to be okay

Trevor's take

Long time readers of this page may recall that I am not the biggest fan of February. To recap, I… Continue reading “It’s okay not to be okay”

Maritime movers

Surging real estate prices drove scores of local families to Canada’s eastern provinces during the pandemic. But do they regret leaving Kawartha Lakes?

In one of the most significant shifts Ontario had seen in years, the province experienced a net loss of about… Continue reading “Maritime movers”

Calling out the racism

Benns' Belief

I guess I’ve never understood racism. I don’t understand the fear that leads to it, nor why we would put… Continue reading “Calling out the racism”

Axes and taxes

Cool Tips for a Hot Planet

Smokers pay extra taxes because smoking costs the health care system extra money. We all breathe in the “smoke” (pollution)… Continue reading “Axes and taxes”

You’re fired!

Mansur's Musings

This time last year, I was fired from my dream job in the UK. Or more accurately, my dream internship,… Continue reading “You’re fired!”

The Maple Leaf Forever

Just in Time local history series

Some 30 years ago, Randy Read, a local educator, wrote a song to commemorate the opening of Dr. George Hall… Continue reading “The Maple Leaf Forever”

Preserving the past: Archives in our community

For the past 40 years, the third week of February has been recognized by the Province of Ontario as Heritage… Continue reading “Preserving the past: Archives in our community”