Province announces more school funding

TradeUp program helps women discover their place in the trades

Last year, Ampere received a $99,500 seed grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant enabled Ampere… Continue reading “TradeUp program helps women discover their place in the trades”

Council’s pay raise was the right move

About a year ago, this space argued that people in several types of jobs are underpaid relative to their importance… Continue reading “Council’s pay raise was the right move”

Wildcat Theatre director takes final bow

In 1999, James Simmons was late for a job interview at I.E. Weldon Secondary school in Lindsay. Not being from… Continue reading “Wildcat Theatre director takes final bow”

Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers

As the Advocate continues to grow and deliver quality journalism, one of the needs identified for the magazine was an… Continue reading “Illustrator joins Advocate to enhance feature stories, covers”

Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges

Ward 6 Coun. Ron Ashmore has announced on Facebook he is running for mayor in the fall municipal election. Invoking… Continue reading “Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges”

Local psychics say they talk with spirits, your dog, and see the future unfolding

The idea of mediums and being able to communicate with the dead became popular in North America in 1848. The… Continue reading “Local psychics say they talk with spirits, your dog, and see the future unfolding”

Bentley the dog and Stella the cat named co-pet mayors for a day

The Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes is proud to announce the successful completion of its first-ever Pet Mayor for a… Continue reading “Bentley the dog and Stella the cat named co-pet mayors for a day”