Advertise with us — the only all-local print news media of Kawartha Lakes!
We are 100 per cent independent, all local, and not part of any chain. Our people live in the community they serve, and our news focus is completely on Kawartha Lakes — particularly on our community’s social and economic wellness.
The print publications
We have four publications with different markets for all your print advertising needs:
MAGAZINES
The Lindsay Advocate – a glossy news and features magazine published monthly, distributed to businesses and other high traffic locations across Kawartha Lakes and north Durham. A study shows magazines like the Advocate are read, re-read, and trusted – and 78 per cent of readers also trust the advertisers inside.
Kawartha Social – a glossy lifestyle magazine published twice a year in the spring/summer and fall/winter. Features an all-local gift guide. Distributed across Kawartha Lakes at locations with high foot traffic.
Play. Stay. Live. – an annual visitors and newcomers guide about all things Kawartha Lakes, helping both seasonal and new permanent residents of Kawartha Lakes to discover everything our city has to offer. Distributed to a diverse range of businesses and locations across Kawartha Lakes.
With rates starting as low as $99 a month, what are you waiting for? Email Roderick Benns at or call 705-341-1496. Or email Rebekah McCracken at 705-328-5188 or
NEWSPAPER
Kawartha Lakes Weekly – the only all-local weekly newspaper delivered to 27,500 homes across Kawartha Lakes, delivered to postal codes K9V, K0M, K0L, and available in yellow boxes from as far south as Pontypool to Kinmount in the north, and as far west as Woodville to Omemee in the east.
With rates starting as low as $155 a week, what are you waiting for? Email Roderick Benns at or call 705-341-1496. Or email Rebekah McCracken at 705-328-5188 or
The news site
- Most modern, accessible, and finest news site in Kawartha Lakes
- Thoughtful journalism from our award-winning team
- Our thousands of readers are across Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough County, Durham Region, Toronto and beyond.
- Easy-to-use newsletter sign-up for weekly grouping of articles
With rates starting as low as $255 a month, what are you waiting for? Email Roderick Benns at or call 705-341-1496.
OR, combine our magazine and digital news site options for even more savings!
Comments about The Advocate — we get results!
“Adelaide Place is proud to advertise in such an esteemed publication and we love the news content the publication produces. The responses we have received from our promotions, have been instrumental in generating awareness for our retirement community.”
-Tish Black, Marketing Manager, Adelaide Place
“Roderick and his team have displayed their ambition and desire to be the best multimedia source in Kawartha Lakes. I feel that they have already succeeded. I applaud them for bringing together the community with their work and following their passion as (the best!) multimedia source in Lindsay.”
-Dr. Manju Asdir, Clinic Owner/Chiropractor, Kawartha Care Wellness Centre
“The ad, article, and social media posts have already led to 4 sales calls. There is advertising value in what you do.”
-Matt Geraghty, Matty G. Digital
PRIVACY POLICY: The Lindsay Advocate, Kawartha Lakes Weekly, Kawartha Social, Play Stay Live and this news site are independently owned & operated by Fireside Publishing House. The opinions expressed herein are the views of the contributors & do not necessarily reflect those of this media company. Photos, text & art work contained in The Lindsay Advocate are copyrighted & may not be published, broadcast or rewritten without the express permission of the Publisher. Liability for incorrectly displayed advertising is limited to publishing corrections or advertising credit for subsequent issues. The Publisher reserves the right to reject, revise, cancel, omit, discontinue or even decline to print advertising without reason or liability, & without notice. The Publisher has made every effort to ensure information contained herein was accurate at press or publication time. The Publisher does not assume & hereby disclaims any liability to any party for damage, loss, or disruption caused by errors or omissions.”