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The Lindsay CPR bridge abutment. Photo: Ian McKechnie.

Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes

A year and a half ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week in England. One sunny Sunday afternoon… Continue reading “Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes”

A woman stands beside flowers. On the wall behind her, are the words "barn and bunkie".

Will small town pride trump Amazon convenience?

With the peak of a second COVID-19 wave coinciding with the holiday gift-giving season, saying the small business owner faces… Continue reading “Will small town pride trump Amazon convenience?”

Exterior of a home covered in Christmas lights and decorations
Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students

Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students

A Dunsford-area resident and Advocate team member has been recruited by The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to host… Continue reading “Advocate team member to emcee federal government webinar on financial literacy for students”

Worries about octoblocks grow as students, teachers deal with relentless pace

Despite the mostly positive reports coming from senior Trillium Lakelands District School Board staff regarding octoblocks, a different narrative is… Continue reading “Worries about octoblocks grow as students, teachers deal with relentless pace”

Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads

With hunting season in full swing there’s an uptick in the number of deer carcases, bones, or skins, littered around… Continue reading “Deer remains in ditches: How COVID-19 is increasing animal waste on our roads”

Parents push for school photos; more money coming for tech, infrastructure

Bobcaygeon area trustee John Byrne told fellow trustees at the recent Trillium Lakelands District School Board meeting that parents are… Continue reading “Parents push for school photos; more money coming for tech, infrastructure”