‘Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner?’ a provocative look at ‘economic man’

Local John Howard Society holds celebration picnic

The John Howard Society Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton recently held a community barbecue and picnic blanket giveaway in Lindsay –… Continue reading “Local John Howard Society holds celebration picnic”

Taking Halloween down a notch

Like a lot of things, what’s now known as spooky season has grown and commercialized over the past few decades…. Continue reading “Taking Halloween down a notch”

Local police undecided on involvement in federal gun buyback program

The federal government announced late last month that they are moving forward with their gun buyback program. Police forces in… Continue reading “Local police undecided on involvement in federal gun buyback program”

This is climate breakdown

Our own Snowmaggedon in January. A major ice storm in March. Flood warnings in April. Smoky air from western wildfires…. Continue reading “This is climate breakdown”

Celebrate the legendary music of Johnny & June at Globus Theatre

Calling all fans of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash! From Oct. 23-25, audiences are invited to “Walk the Line”… Continue reading “Celebrate the legendary music of Johnny & June at Globus Theatre”

New Fenelon Falls after-school youth centre now open

Fenelon Falls officially has a brand new youth after-school centre at 30 Colborne St. called The Loft, operated by BGC… Continue reading “New Fenelon Falls after-school youth centre now open”

Our community’s health, finally measured

In this edition of the Advocate, writer Sarah Fournier delves into one of the most important documents Kawartha Lakes has… Continue reading “Our community’s health, finally measured”