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Globus Theatre has partnered with The Foster Festival to bring another inspiring story from renowned Canadian playwright Norm Foster to audiences at home.

Theatre lovers can now book a dinner and show package from Globus Theatre that includes digital theatre tickets for the live online play reading of Norm Foster’s 1812, plus dinner from the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon.

Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021, after more than 32 years of exemplary service… Continue reading “Fire chief announces retirement”

Fleming College has started accepting applications for Ontario’s new accelerated training program for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) at Lindsay’s Frost Campus of Fleming College.

The program is part of the Ontario government’s $115 million investment to train up to 8,200 new PSWs as part of the governments’ overall strategy to hire 27,000 new nurses, PSWs, and other health professionals within the next few years, according to a media release.

Like Indigenous people the world over, the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg who have lived in the Kawartha Lakes for thousands of years have a culture rooted in a staple food: manoomin, which means “the good seed.”

Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy over the long weekend… Continue reading “Police busy with speeders over long weekend”

As April showers turn to May flowers, and as we begin to unwind our garden hoses in anticipation of another season of fresh vegetables and verdant lawns rivalling that of the best-kept golf course, it’s hard to ignore water — even though we do tend to take it for granted.

We know there is an elaborate labyrinth of pipes and culverts beneath our feet, and we may be vaguely aware that these are connected to imposing water towers that let us know that we have arrived in Lindsay (or Fenelon Falls, or Bobcaygeon.)

The Advocate Podcast: Stories from Kawartha Lakes recently saw 6,000 downloads. We figured this was a good time for producer/host Denis Grignon to address some of your questions about how it’s created and what lies ahead for its future.

How do you decide which stories to pursue?

First it has to be a story. And a local story, something that’s about or affects us and our community. It’s not about helping someone promote their business or their event or their passion or whatever.