The Lindsay Advocate

Making tracks for Eldon Station

The recent rhetorical flourish about Canada becoming the 51st state, coupled with ongoing economic sabre-rattling from south of the border,… Continue reading “Making tracks for Eldon Station”

Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area

By Dr. Joan Dafoe, Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay As a community ER physician, I recently provided care to a teenage boy… Continue reading “Safer Drug Supply Program causing concern for doctors in Lindsay and area”

Ford is right to bring Macdonald back into the light

God knows I’ve disagreed with Premier Doug Ford on many things. His cancellation of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot. His… Continue reading “Ford is right to bring Macdonald back into the light”

For peat’s sake

If you have a garden, you’ve probably used it. If you’ve been lucky enough to hike the three km trail… Continue reading “For peat’s sake”

Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes

It seems there’s nothing that turns the heat up on Canadian pride like unexpected attacks by the leader of a… Continue reading “Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes”

Growth, but at what cost?

Last year the City of Kawartha Lakes announced the osprey as its Official Bird. This wasn’t simply a catchy branding… Continue reading “Growth, but at what cost?”

In the immortal words of Elsa, ‘let it go’

As a collector of clothing, I partake in the annual ritual of spring cleaning each year. Pulling out each item,… Continue reading “In the immortal words of Elsa, ‘let it go’”