The Lindsay Advocate

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”

A newbie’s guide to making friends

Mansur's Musings

Community isn’t always the first thing on our to do list when moving to a new place. First there’s unpacking,… Continue reading “A newbie’s guide to making friends”