The Advocate Podcast – Stories from Kawartha Lakes
Society & Culture
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-be three-storey headquarters of this national success story, which delivers digital training to youth and adults. Oliver expounds on the renovations, but also on the vision this building’s overhaul will help achieve for Kawartha Lakes and beyond.
We hear lots about the ups and downs of the real estate market – on a national level. But how much of that applies locally? We seek the wisdom of local realtor Chelsea Boyd for the answers. Baseball – and specifically the Jays – has long been special to Sandi Gauder. But it was especially comforting these past three years. She tells us why, leading up to the team’s season opener.
Who doesn’t want to increase their word power? Cuz words are good and stuff. And Lyndsay Heffernan of the KLPL has a good one. So good, in fact, that’s it's Well-Defined. (Hey! That's also the name of one of our show's most popular segments!)
And we bid a fond farewell to.....
Episode #39 - Fair’s fares faring well. Relax, it’s Qigong! Defamation explained. Scavenger hunting in C of KL.
Episode #38 - TLDSB’s DOE on back-to-school. Mark Mitchell on unique Afghan perspective. Grove Theatre find its groove. Mosquitoes overstay their welcome.
Episode #37 - The culture of public horticulture. Reaching women-in-need during Covid has its challenges. Lubin at The Grove. Composter comes cheap, courtesy of City.
Episode #36 - A rock snake that rocks. Searching for restaurant staff. Senior slo pitch’s slow – and safe - return. Coby’s wellness centre is on track.
Episode #35 - Heaven chooses us. LLT outdoors. LFH everywhere. Next stop, Pontypool?
Episode #34 - Salsa suits the Food Source. Reaboro will bee positive. Plowing Match cancelled. Again. Vax Maannnn!!!
Episode #33 - The Mays marvellous music. Pizza’s place in a pandemic - Part 2. Wally’s waiting patiently. Ward on vaccines at work. And a podcast award? Not really.
Episode #32- Dr Bocking on local vaccine roll-out. A bookless, Lindsay lending library. Old Gaol’s new letters. Close Kicks scores big.
Wards of Wisdom #7 - Wrongful dismissal Part 2
Episode #31 Play Ball! (maybe). Truax’s musical transformation. Fenelon Funds cool ideas. Trevor’s isolation. Gettin’ wet – and cold – for a Coby cause. Owen talks Leafs – and Habs.
Episode #30 - Y or N to ATVs on Lindsay streets? Innovative farmers get support – the financial kind. Taking textile recycling to next level. Project 116 + is A-1. A well-defined new word.
Episode #29 Ops’ epicentre sticks around. Hockeyville Caygeon still a winner. Divorce Act explained. Sydney sings and thrives in post-secondary.
Episode #28 Kid music makers. Croissants at your door. Post vaccine dinner conversations. Doing right by donkeys.
Episode #27 Survey saaayyysss! Housemen’s home-made music. Geocaching in Kawartha Lakes. Ward on wrongful dismissal Part 2. A Well Defined new word. Sienna’s picture photo finish.
Episode #26 - Habs and Hab Nots. Fleming’s Rocchi rocks (internat’l) bird feeder assignment. The LAB’s Great Outdoors. Theme music – how d’you do that?
Wards of Wisdom #6 - Court rooms and juries
EPISODE #25 - Vaccine hesitancy. Ken Reid’s talking trees. Rebecca stands up for laughs. Outdoor theatre in Fenelon. Birthday wishes, too!
EPISODE #24 - Owen on hockey. Darryl on Close Kicks. Vicky’s on on-line values. Pam on meeting Soroptomist challenges during a shut down.
EPISODE #23 - Haleigh’s Vaccine. Fresh FueLL’s fresh start. Eviction notice new rules. University now, sure. But campus residence now? Why? New word from Lindsay’s Lyndsay.
EPISODE #22 - New Year’s Dwayne. Unique Little Theatre. Spare change? Rookie hunter.
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