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Lindsay’s last hanging: The McGaughey case of 1924
It’s May 25, 1924, and the evening is drawing nigh. You are a senior student at S.S. No. 6 Ops… Continue reading “Lindsay’s last hanging: The McGaughey case of 1924”

Who haunts my house?
Kawartha Lakes Public Library — This is such a popular question at the Library that we have prepared a file… Continue reading “Who haunts my house?”

Time served: Those who have been incarcerated need fresh start
Years ago on a Toronto subway, Lois Powers noticed a poster of a man leaving prison. The caption read: “Freedom…. Continue reading “Time served: Those who have been incarcerated need fresh start”

Former paramedic chief charged with fraud after investigation
On March 29, 2019 the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service initiated an investigation into reported allegations of fraud and… Continue reading “Former paramedic chief charged with fraud after investigation”

Extraordinary Women of Kawartha Lakes Awards held
The Extraordinary Women of Kawartha Lakes Awards were presented recently at the Black Diamond Golf Club, Pontypool to a sold… Continue reading “Extraordinary Women of Kawartha Lakes Awards held”

Business owners: Small Business Week 2019 has it all
Small Business Week 2019, which runs from Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25, has something for every business owner… Continue reading “Business owners: Small Business Week 2019 has it all”

From the ashes, a new beginning
Last month the Advocate reported on the loss of the 13 trees in Lindsay’s tiny Peace Park, located just north of… Continue reading “From the ashes, a new beginning”

