City commits $1 million to hospital
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”
Second place
Despite my many efforts, I can really suck at being a parent. Take, for example, my youngest daughter, who is… Continue reading “Second place”
