The Lindsay Advocate

Council pay raise the right thing to do

After Louis St. Laurent became its first occupant, every Canadian prime minister has resided at 24 Sussex Drive. That is,… Continue reading “Council pay raise the right thing to do”

How Kawartha Lakes and Nayoro built a global friendship

Small cities, big connections

In the heart of Lindsay, where the Scugog River winds past historic brick storefronts, a remarkable international friendship took root… Continue reading “How Kawartha Lakes and Nayoro built a global friendship”

Analyzing 11 major indicators of community wellbeing through Vital Signs

The 2026 Canada Census is currently underway across the country. It will take about 18 months for the release of… Continue reading “Analyzing 11 major indicators of community wellbeing through Vital Signs”

Talking turtles

One of the joys of living on a small river is wildlife watching. Each June I’ve been particularly fascinated by… Continue reading “Talking turtles”

Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers

As the Advocate continues to grow and deliver quality journalism, one of the needs identified for the magazine was an… Continue reading “Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers”

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

The medium is the message

The idea of mediums and being able to communicate with the dead became popular in North America in 1848. The… Continue reading “Local psychics say they talk with spirits, your dog, and see the future unfolding”

Second place

Despite my many efforts, I can really suck at being a parent. Take, for example, my youngest daughter, who is… Continue reading “Second place”