The Lindsay Advocate

Bye bye bye (bye bye)

This month marks one year of Mansur’s Musings. Bitter-sweetly, it will also be my last musing for The Lindsay Advocate,… Continue reading “Bye bye bye (bye bye)”

Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready

The Paw Patrol guy – you should have lunch with him. I must have heard that several times before meeting… Continue reading “Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready”

Small town, big dreams

Will growth in Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes overwhelm our sense of community or can we take steps to preserve it?

For almost 120 years, locals and visitors alike have been gathering for food and fellowship at the Olympia restaurant in… Continue reading “Small town, big dreams”

Canada Day is every day

The time leading up to Canada Day felt a little different this year. The state of U.S.-Canada relations and the… Continue reading “Canada Day is every day”

Rental bureaucracy blues

Applying to rent an apartment in another country, especially a fast-paced big city, is probably one of the most emotionally… Continue reading “Rental bureaucracy blues”

Anatomy of a play

Behind the scenes with an actor, a director, and a stage manager at The Grove Theatre

When the curtain rises on opening night, the audience is unaware of the hours of rehearsal that have been going… Continue reading “Anatomy of a play”