Community

Gifts from the heart: Remembering Marlene James
In most respects, the weekend of April 25-26, 1970, hardly differed from other spring weekends in Lindsay. Shoppers headed downtown… Continue reading “Gifts from the heart: Remembering Marlene James”

Cuts to city staff include 32 library staff members
When the city recently announced they were laying off more than 200 part-time employees currently working for the city, this… Continue reading “Cuts to city staff include 32 library staff members”

Pinecrest hopeful it has turned a corner while Kawartha Lakes numbers hold steady
Bobcaygeon’s beleaguered Pinecrest Nursing Home has gotten a break this week, as administrator Mary Carr reports once again there have… Continue reading “Pinecrest hopeful it has turned a corner while Kawartha Lakes numbers hold steady”

Indian French bakers: Mickaël’s husband-wife team embrace their role and new country
In a modest way, Mickaël Durand has changed our lives. From Mickaël’s Cafe Librairie has come a steady supply of… Continue reading “Indian French bakers: Mickaël’s husband-wife team embrace their role and new country”

City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees
Kawartha Lakes has announced the layoff of over 200 employees currently on the city payroll. The layoff notices were issued… Continue reading “City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees”

Library wants your COVID-19 life stories
The Kawartha Lakes Public Library wants your story. How are you living during this pandemic? Share with them your day-to-day… Continue reading “Library wants your COVID-19 life stories”

New episode of The Advocate Podcast to feature interview — with a cup
Podcast producer and host Denis Grignon has drawn on his 30-plus years as a journalist to conduct an interview…with a… Continue reading “New episode of The Advocate Podcast to feature interview — with a cup”

