The Advocate Podcast: Stories from Kawartha Lakes

03/22/2023

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Almost immediately upon entering its present headquarters, Ryan Oliver, knew he’d soon need more space for the constantly growing STEAM education centre, Pinnguaq. It took a few years, but Oliver, Pinnguaq’s CEO, found it – steps away from his home in Lindsay. He tours us through the soon-to-b...

03/16/2023

Special bonus episode now available!
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There’s been a lot of water cooler talk – (and talk beyond water coolers) – about workplace romances, lately. A certain Toronto mayor (actually, now former mayor) helped inspire those conversations. What are – and what could be – the legal ramifications of workplace relationships? What rul...

03/15/2023

They'll never have the charm of a personal mailbox in your neighbourhood post office. People in Reaboro know this. The recent closing of the Reaboro Post Office - located inside a neighbour's home - means they're retrieving their mail in what one resident describes, plainly, as "ugly" community mailboxes like the one pictured. Listen to that story, and learn of its impact on Reaboro's community culture, in latest episode. https://bit.ly/3ZJm2cL brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC

03/13/2023

Our host made the short trek to the Port Perry Library to see a super cool collection of cartoons in a special exhibit of Walt Radda’s work. (You’ll know his cartoons from The Advocate Magazine). You should check it out, too. And to give you a primer on the award-winning artist behind the collection, give a listen to the most recent episode https://bit.ly/3ZJm2cL brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC

03/07/2023

The C of KL needs 15 to 20 family doctors. Now. But here's the thing. So does pretty much every community in Canada. So, what can be done to make this area most attractive to new doctors or doctors looking to relocate? Well, there are people responsible for that recruitment - which can even involve Kawartha Dairy Ice cream. Hear how in new episode https://bit.ly/3ZJm2cL Brought to you by the good folks at WARDS Lawyers PC

03/05/2023

You’ve seen Walt’s work, including on the pages of The Advocate Magazine. His so so funny and warm and community-centred cartoons bring joy to so so many. Well, now you can hear Walt Radda’s voice – as he describes what a recent province-wide award means to him. And, more important, what his cartoons mean to him and his family. Catch that conversation in new episode https://bit.ly/3ZJm2cL brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC Then head to Port Perry to catch Walt’s exhibit at the local library.

02/28/2023

What could it have taken to save St Joseph’s convent – built in 1874 and demolished about 100 years later? What – and who - determines if a building is deemed a heritage site in the C of KL and, therefore, must be preserved? Emily Turner with the City’s heritage planning department explains in latest episode, while also debunking some heritage building related myths. https://bit.ly/3KjDpwa Brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC

02/23/2023

Artists create art. But artists also need to get that art to market. And that, too, can demand some, well, creativity. Tim Crouch of The Kawartha Lakes Arts Council joins us to discuss the unique relationship between artist and marketing - and to tell us about an upcoming KLAC workshop on the topic. Did we mention that workshop is free? Our third anniversary episode https://bit.ly/3KjDpwa like all of ‘em, is brought to you by WWARDS Lawyers PC

02/18/2023

Might such a cycle sight be seen in the City’s most populated part? The LLindsay Chamber of Commerceis planning on it. Its executive director, Allyssa Adams, says a bike share could come to Lindsay by Spring. Hear that story and others in latest episode. Our third anniversary episode! https://bit.ly/3KjDpwa Brought to you by our exclusive sponsor for every one of those episodes, since Day 1. WWARDS Lawyers PC

02/11/2023

Hey there listeners-to-our show! We're marking our 3rd anniversary with the next episode. And we'd be honoured if you'd be willing to share a birthday wish - in audio form! Just a simple sentence or two, which we'd air on that seminal episode. Simply message us and we'll set up a super quick phone call or Zoom thingy to record your well wishes.

02/05/2023

Our most-listened to episode. Ever. And by a wide margin, which was reached in very little time. And for good reason. This is, arguably, the most compelling, open and raw intervew we've ever featured Hear it here: https://bit.ly/3XQDBqy Or on your favourite streaming platform.

01/30/2023

At age 45, Jason Ward says, “a switch turned.” What followed was a years-long struggle with addiction and his mental health. “All of a sudden, the escape from my life became extremely alluring.”
The prominent, now-retired Lindsay lawyer opens up in an honest and revealing one-on-one conversation with our host for a full episode. Stream/download it now. https://bit.ly/3XQDBqy

01/25/2023

A (relatively) new and nice l’il semi regular segment on the show: “Why I choose Kawartha Lakes” featuring members of the team at WARDS Lawyers PC waxing on, well, why they choose to live/work in Kawartha Lakes! The most recent episode is kinda special, too. It’s one of our newest neighbours, litigation law clerk Sabrina MacDonald, extolling our community’s unique NON big city characteristics. Give a listen! https://bit.ly/3WgPl4g

01/23/2023

Always so great when the Kawartha Lakes Public Library's Lyndsay Heffernan appears on our show. What inspired her well-defined word this time?

01/20/2023

These ain't just fancy dots that Zack Steele is stickin' on the windows at Auks Lodge. They're scientifically-designed to, ultimately, help reduce bird death and make the local campus Canada's first official bird-friendly college. The bird expert and owner of Kawartha Bird Control explains in latest episode. https://bit.ly/3WgPl4g Brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC

01/17/2023

It's been awhile since we produced an episode this long. https://bit.ly/3WgPl4g But it'll be breeze by, trust us. Music and conversation with Fenelon's Shannon Roszell. A Well-Defined word, courtesy of Kawartha Lakes Public Library 's Lyndsay Heffernan, to describe this wacky weather. A Place Called Home's call for....mugs! And we introduce you to bird expert, Zack Steele, who wants to keep birds away from Fleming's Lindsay campus. Well, away from its windows. Big thanks to our official sponsor, WARDS Lawyers PC

01/12/2023

Comedian Rebecca Reeds came home to Lindsay last spring to make her first in-person performance to family and friends, ever! We interviewed the IE Weldon grad just prior to that monumental show at the Pie Eyed Monk. And part of that chat made it to our Year in Review episode. https://bit.ly/3WHeGFl Listen to all our previous episodes - more than 70 of 'em! - on your favourite streaming platform. All courtesy of official sponsor WARDS Lawyers PC

01/10/2023

It wasn’t ALL hard news in this past year’s 26 plus episodes of our show. Sometimes, we got a bit silly, in a radio theatre kinda way. Our Year-in-Review End-of-Year episode (Wow, that’s a lot of hyphens, eh!) https://bit.ly/3WHeGFl includes an audio snippet of a whimsical play, written and co-performed by Mark Doble. Keep in mind, too, that you can go back and listen to ALL episodes on your favourite streaming platform - for free - thanks to our official sponsor WARDS Lawyers PC

01/08/2023

Yes, we can all go to the movies now with relative ease and comfort. But there was a time, remember, when sitting in front of a screen meant jumping through a few (figurative) hoops. It was an especially challenging time for theatre operators to meet these protocols. But our Century Cinemas did so with aplomb. That was one of our stories in 2022 and part of our Year in Review episode now streaming. https://bit.ly/3WHeGFl Brought to you by our exclusive sponsor in 2022. And 2021. And 2020. And now in 2023! WARDS Lawyers PC

01/07/2023

Our Year in Review episode includes clips from only a few of the many many stories we profiled in 2022. One that certainly had to make the cut - and kicks off this special retrospective episode - sees our host on the trail of beavers with expert trapper, Mark Robbins. https://bit.ly/3WHeGFl Listen. Enjoy. Share. All episodes availabe to stream for free, thanks to official and exclusive sponsor WARDS Lawyers PC

01/06/2023

We give our regular theme music musician, the uber talented Gerald Van Halteren, a break in the latest episode - a year-in-review, with highlights from 2022. Give a listen to Kayla Mahomed and Nathan Truax from a July 1 conversation with our host - then bask in this special episode's closing theme, from a personal live-in-the-living-room performance they did! https://bit.ly/3WHeGFl Check out all past episodes, for free, courtesy of WARDS Lawyers PC

01/05/2023

What a nice coincidence, involving two of our community's podcasts! Former GM of The Academy Theatre - and all-round great guy, Ray Marshall - is featured in the most recent episode of Now & Then Podcast, in a nice conversation with its host, Randy Read. And Ray is featured, as well, in our year-in-review episode. Give a listen. To both, eh! You'll be glad you did. Our show https://bit.ly/3WHeGFl is brought to you by the good folks at WARDS Lawyers PC

01/02/2023

A retrospective that really only requires your ears. We take an "audio" look back, via clips, on some of the stories and people that we profiled in the past year. Also...it's a great way to introduce new listeners to our show! https://bit.ly/3WHeGFl Brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC

12/28/2022

So, THIS just happened - Fifteen thousand downloads. Well, it happened, thanks to our loyal listeners and the community-minded sponsors who are the reason this show exists - WARDS Lawyers PC

12/27/2022

Wouldn't it cool to kick off 2023 with a 15 000 milestone? All episodes available to stream/download for free on your favourite platform, and here. https://lindsayadvocate.podbean.com/ Brought to you by our official sponsor for each one of those 14, 990 streams - WARDS Lawyers PC

12/23/2022

Two years ago, right around this time, we spoke with Kevin Fitzpatrick, who was getting ready to deliver a different kind of Christmas service – into a camera, virtually. It was a steep learning curve, but a necessary one given that year’s strict pandemic safety measures.
Two years later, Kevin has largely conquered the on-line church service model. And, ever the person who sees hope and promise, this year Kevin embraces having to deliver a hybrid Christmas church service, with congregants at home, and some in the pews in front of him at Janetville United Church. Hear his thoughts on what he's learned in this new normal. And how on-line services have delivered some positives for the church. New episode https://bit.ly/3GYUh9H Brought to you by
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12/20/2022

The Trillium Lakelands DSB is not mincing words, calling it "an emergency." The local school board needs on-call, supply teahcers, at all levels - and fast. So they're relaxing the hiring requirements. Don't have an actual teaching degree? Well, maybe you still have what it takes to teach - and the board will consider your application. A school superintendent explains the how and why in brand new episode. https://bit.ly/3Wn7A8n brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC

12/19/2022

Yes, yes. It IS a bright idea. And one so bright - and so popular - that it's now extended past its originally intended run. Ken Reid Conservation Area 's illuminated Forest involved much more than just pluggin' in a couple of strings of lights. Hear that inovative story in newest episode. https://bit.ly/3Wn7A8n Brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC (with a special endorsement, we believe, from The Lorax).

12/16/2022

An all-new episode, just ready for the holiday season. And because it's the holiday season, after all, remember to share share share. This episode epsiode episode. Which is really quite good good good! Brought to you by WARDS Lawyers PC

Two years ago, Kevin Fitzpatrick did that thing so many of us were forced to. He pivoted, quickly learning how to deliver a church service into an on-line camera lens. Those skills will serve him well for Christmas 2022. But he’s also embracing a new hybri...

12/15/2022