The Lindsay Advocate

Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride
OUTspoken
As Kawartha Lakes Pride approaches its 10-year anniversary, we are pleased to announce new partnerships and initiatives. This year will… Continue reading “Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride”

Annie’s story
Coboconk family’s rich history was impacted by Industrial Revolution
Last fall, during a conversation about the Kawartha Lakes Moments and Memories project, a suggestion was made that I get… Continue reading “Annie’s story”

International Women’s Day
We celebrate women - but we still undervalue them, too.
It’s hard to disagree with the fact that the tables are stacked against women in most arenas of life. Most… Continue reading “International Women’s Day”

Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes
Just in Time local history series
A group of elegantly attired women assemble in a large meeting hall and begin to set up chairs for the… Continue reading “Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes”

It’s okay not to be okay
Trevor's take
Long time readers of this page may recall that I am not the biggest fan of February. To recap, I… Continue reading “It’s okay not to be okay”

Maritime movers
Surging real estate prices drove scores of local families to Canada’s eastern provinces during the pandemic. But do they regret leaving Kawartha Lakes?
In one of the most significant shifts Ontario had seen in years, the province experienced a net loss of about… Continue reading “Maritime movers”

Calling out the racism
Benns' Belief
I guess I’ve never understood racism. I don’t understand the fear that leads to it, nor why we would put… Continue reading “Calling out the racism”