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Janice Carr Soles 4 Souls

A sustainable solution for your used shoes

BioPed Lindsay is calling all Kawartha Lakes residents to put their best foot forward by donating used shoes for a… Continue reading “A sustainable solution for your used shoes”

2020 Live Your Dream Recipients

Soroptimists accepting applications from women for the Live Your Dream Awards

The Live Your Dream Awards, a signature project of Soroptimist International of Americas, seek to help women who have faced… Continue reading “Soroptimists accepting applications from women for the Live Your Dream Awards”

Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour raises $24,600 for A Place Called Home

Virtual cycling tour raises $24,600 for A Place Called Home

This year’s Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour raised $24,600 for A Place Called Home despite fundraising challenges posed by COVID-19…. Continue reading “Virtual cycling tour raises $24,600 for A Place Called Home”

United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes announces over $90,000 in emergency support funding for local organizations

Local United Way announces over $90,000 in emergency support

United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)… Continue reading “Local United Way announces over $90,000 in emergency support”

Local community garden exceeds 10,000 lbs of produce harvested in 2020!

Local community garden exceeds 10,000 lbs of produce harvested in 2020

Edwin Binney’s community garden has exceeded 10,000 lbs of produce harvested this season, United Way for the City of Kawartha… Continue reading “Local community garden exceeds 10,000 lbs of produce harvested in 2020”

Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund, Community and Neighbours Continue to Support Those in Need

Emergency Community Support Fund round 2 portal opens today

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is once again partnering with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada… Continue reading “Emergency Community Support Fund round 2 portal opens today”

Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy

The Lindsay Advocate is one of 3,600 organizations or individuals across Canada to sign a statement of support just released… Continue reading “Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy”