The Lindsay Advocate

Proof that good still shows up

Last month, something happened in my backyard that I still can’t quite believe. Our neighbour was nominated anonymously to receive… Continue reading “Proof that good still shows up”

Succession planning must be an important consideration for local business owners

It’s quite possible that more small business owners in Canada are familiar with “succession” as a dramatic series that won… Continue reading “Succession planning must be an important consideration for local business owners”

Finding my way in 2026

When I first saw the city’s public meetings last month (and online for the first few days of this month)… Continue reading “Finding my way in 2026”

The Baby Boom – 80 years on

On Jan. 8, 1946, a birth notice appeared on page three of The Lindsay Daily Post, which read: “McGahey –… Continue reading “The Baby Boom – 80 years on”

New immigrants in Kawartha Lakes face employment and belonging challenges

When Calvin Baalaboore immigrated to Lindsay from Ghana in 2024, he couldn’t help but feel lonely. With no established connections… Continue reading “New immigrants in Kawartha Lakes face employment and belonging challenges”

What we choose to see

When I arrived back in Lindsay in 2017 to kickstart the Advocate, I still remember the exhilaration I felt at… Continue reading “What we choose to see”