and Marek Ozemblowski were recently honoured for their Imagine a Canada Competition submission in the art and essay stream on the discrimination of Indigenous people in health care Fayt Kenney and Marek Ozemblowski’s submission to this year’s Imagine a Canada Competition focussed on the discrimination of Indigenous people in health care specifically the lack of apology from the Canadian government regarding inhumane medical tests performed upon Indigenous patients in the 1940s Grade 11 Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute students Jonas Geise Fayt Kenney and Marek Ozemblowski Imagine a Canada submission showcases Indigenous healthcare inequities A trio of Lindsay high school students have been recognized for their vision of a reconciled Canada Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute students Jonas Geise Fayt Kenney and Marek Ozemblowski were honoured for their Imagine a Canada Competition submission Imagine a Canada is an educational program run by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and University of Manitoba that asks students across the country to create an art piece or plan a community project that reflects their vision of a reconciled Canada The Grade 11 students heard about the initiative through their teacher and came together to submit a piece in the art and essay stream Their submission was on the topic of discrimination of Indigenous people in health care the trio was invited to participate in an online seminar where they heard from Indigenous Elders from across Turtle Island “This is Fayt’s second time attending the event as she was part of a winning team from LCVI two years ago,” explained Goldenberg in a press release “This year she took it upon herself to find teammates and together they created their submission all on their own I only helped them with the final edit and with the submission process We are excited that these students and their guardians get to have this well-deserved and special learning experience.” the students have been invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg for more learning and conferencing up to 12 projects will be selected from the art and essay stream to be included in an art booklet showcasing their work and message A national celebration will be held to honour the 12 selected projects Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Former Dancing With the Stars pro Lindsay Arnold who partnered with Hallmark this Mother’s day News her decision to document her breast augmentation surgery on social media Lindsay Arnold hopes that her openness is helping others "I knew full well I would get a lot of hate, and a lot of people sharing their opinions about it—mostly negative—but then a lot of positive," Lindsay told E! News in an exclusive interview. "I wanted people to know that I don't care if I'm going to get that because it's my body, it's my life, and that's how I want everyone to feel about their own body and their own lives." "It's something that I really wanted to do for me, truly for just me," the 31-year-old said of the surgery. "I want to help other people understand that it's OK to do that. It's OK to do things for yourself. It's not selfish. It's self-love, and I hope that it kind of helped remove some of that stigma around that surgery." And, ultimately, Lindsay's decision to be open about her breast augmentation reflects her broader approach to social media, which is to simply be her full, authentic self. "My whole mentality with social media is I'm always gonna show up and be myself," she explained. "I'm never gonna pretend. I don't wanna hide. That's just not who I am as a person, and so I've always known that I would never do that on social media." "But more importantly, I feel like it's so normal on social media now to judge others and the decisions that they make for their own selves, for their own bodies, for their lives," Lindsay continued, "and I just wanted to be somebody who shows that, one, it's gonna happen, but don't let that change your decisions and what you feel is best for you." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Arnold Cusick (@lindsarnold) "Don't let the outside noise get to you and just be confident in the things that you know will make you happy." Lindsay isn’t just spreading positivity online; she’s also doing so in real life by celebrating those around her—especially fellow moms that means sharing small tokens of appreciation which is why she teamed up with Hallmark for Mother’s Day “I'm very much a person that I want to make sure my gifts are meaningful and thoughtful—that they're not just a random thing,” she explained “I want it to be something that will help them feel really I'm always able to find something that is so specific and unique to each person that I'm looking to gift and I feel like that can be really hard to do.” Keep reading for more stars who have been open about undergoing plastic surgery.. The Watch What Happens Live host who had been open through the years about never getting Botox revealed in March 2025 that he had embarked on his cosmetic journey and finally got the injectable procedure "I just got it for the first time in my life," he said during the season 11 reunion episode of Married to Medicine After years of denying cosmetic procedures, the lifestyle expert recently confessed in a February 2024 episode of her eponymous podcast that she gets Botox, fillers and lasers to tighten her skin "I don't think a lot about age," she explained "but I don't want to look my age." The One Tree Hill alum discussed her cosmetic procedures—including Botox and getting breast implants—on her Whine Down podcast in February 2024 she confessed the biggest regret she has about her boob job “My biggest regret with my boobs is that I don't know if I solely did it for me,” Jana said “My biggest piece of advice is it has to be 100 percent for you.” In a Vanity Fair video released September 2024, the Wicked actress shared "I've had fillers in various places and Botox underwent a Brazlian butt lift and tummy tuck in 2016 liposuction and breast reduction surgery in December 2024 she spoke candidly about her struggles with her body "I pray that my kids never struggle with their body images enough to mutilate their bodies to be skinny," she said on Instagram "I think a little nip and tuck in terms of a nose job But to go through this to be skinny is mental illness And I say that with the most respect to anyone going through it." Gypsy underwent a rhinoplasty and septoplasty (nose job) in April 2024 three months after she was released from prison (where she served seven years for her role in the murder of her mother Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard) The Real Housewives of Dubai star publicly documented her November 2023 face lift and the recovery on social media "I wanted people to see how, when you come out, the scars and the cuts and what it really looks like," she exclusively told E! News of the procedure "I literally looked like I'd been in a car crash and the car had won but five days later you're presentable Ten days later I was in a restaurant completely fine." As for why the Bravo star was so open about her face lift journey obviously it's going to look weird if I come back next season looking 10 years younger The singer has said she has gotten Botox The former Bravo star has been candid about her plastic surgery procedures in the past having breast implants and dabbling with Botox and filler she's turned to CellSound's body sculpting treatment to tighten her stomach "I have actual abs," she told People in an interview published March 2024 "I have lines on my stomach that I haven't had since before I got pregnant I think any mother knows after kids the elasticity of your skin will never be the same." Responding to an Instagram user who accused the Vanderpump Rules star of getting lip filler, Botox, jawline contouring with liposuction and eyelid surgery, Madix clapped back by confirming all of her past cosmetic procedures “i’ll tell you what i’ve had!” she wrote on Instagram in July 2024 ellevate for my neck in 2019 by @theneckdoctor minimal lip filler bc my face is too small to handle very much and filler in my chin absolutely no filler anywhere else and def no bleph yet i’ll keep yall posted if i do anything else.” "I'm bravely sharing that I had a lower facelift and a couple other minor tweaks," Jill said in a June 2024 Instagram video with a black bandage wrapped around her head "I had a fat transplant put into my hands because I hated my hands and the worst part was the lipo coming out of my leg to fill my hands that's the most pain I've had." The Valley star revealed she underwent facial liposuction before filming the new Bravo series runs in my family," she said on the March 2024 episode of  her When Reality Hits podcast Following her breakup from Stranger Things' David Harbour, the "Smile" singer revealed she got "additions" in the way of a boob job "They look really incredible when I take my top off and my bra off," she shared on a March 2025 episode of her Miss Me? podcast "But there's definitely a contrast in age between my breasts and my face." The Beverly Hills, 90210 star has spoken publicly about her nose job and her breast implants In addition to getting candid on using Ozempic for weight loss, the talk show host admitted that her 2021 facelift was "the worst thing that I ever did," explaining in December 2023 "I've never had any work-work done but I went through a phase when I was smoking pot when I was really obsessed with getting facial injections," the "Born This Way" singer told radio host Howard Stern in 2013 "I was going to this strip mall in Chicago in the back…Everybody was like 'You are a nut job.'...I'm telling you I wasn't exactly in the best frame of mind and I would smoke a bunch of joints and have some drinks and I would be like let's go see my girl' and we would drive to this strip mall and I would get shot up with a bunch of whatever Before I shot the 'Applause' video I love you but if you don't stop injecting s--t in your face I'm going to just kill you.'" The Real Housewives of New York star got breast implants in 2005 "Now I feel comfortable," she told Life & Style "If there's something you're not comfortable with and you can correct it The Crown star revealed that she's a fan of Botox. "I've had loads," the 50-year-old told BBC Radio 2 In 2013, The Talk co-host revealed on the show that she got plastic surgery at the beginning of her career in order to make her eyes look bigger "I have to live with every decision that I've made And I'm not going to look back." "I've done it all," the actress told The Telegraph in 2002 "I've had a little plastic surgery "I had [a deviated septum] fixed–best thing I ever did," the actress told People in 2007 "I slept like a baby for the first time in years the Real Housewives of Atlanta star revealed that she had had a nose job "I'm very comfortable and confident in myself," she told People The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star had her lips injected with silicone at age 24 "I find it so interesting that it's become such a big thing because I can't tell you how many girls have done their lips I feel like I'm a pioneer," she said on Today in 2013 "I was one of the first ones to ever do it and be honest about it."She also said I never had a career before I had the lips so my lips have had their own career!" the Hills star underwent a head-to-toe transformation having 10 cosmetic procedures done in one day the reality star also got fat injections in her lips The Aussie rapper said in the April 2015 issue of Vogue magazine that she got breast implants "I did change something: Four months ago I'd thought about it my entire life," she revealed In her 2018 memoir Perfect Is Boring the supermodel revealed she went under the knife early in her career "I had bones in my nose that were growing and itching," she wrote in her book Kim revealed she's also gotten "a little bit of Botox," but hasn't dabbled with filler on her lips or cheeks, revealing, "No filler. Never filled either one, ever." During an Instagram Stories Q&A on August 2022, the reality TV star didn't shy away from answering a fan's question about her boobs. "Gonna keep it real with y'all," Kristin began her response. "Got a lift after breast feeding all 3 kids." While The Hills alum isn't opposed to cosmetic procedures, she admitted she's "never done" Botox. "It's not for me. But I've seen it look amazing on some people," she wrote. "My concern is that we don't know the long term effects of it (and I don't mean 5-10 years, I mean like 20 years) and I think your face is muscle, so we need to work it out the same way we would any other muscle." In his 2023 memoir If You Would Have Told Me, John opened up about feeling insecure with his appearance, which led him to get two nose jobs. "That nose," he wrote. "It bothers me.""My nose looks kind of pushed up like Peter Pan or something," he shared of the initial procedure. "So on my next hiatus, I have it redone by Michael Jackson's plastic surgeon." Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! © 2025 E! Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. All rights reserved. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Lindsay Shiver was arrested in August 2023 after Bahamian authorities accused her of plotting to have her husband killed by her lover I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice An Alabama man accused of strangling a former pageant queen - who was charged in an alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill her estranged husband - has pleaded not guilty was arrested and charged with strangulation of Lindsay Shiver according to an indictment issued in April choked her and tried to suffocate her with a pillow The alleged attack happened last summer nearly a year after Shiver was arrested in August 2023 on accusations that she plotted with her lover to kill her husband Robert Shiver amid a contentious divorce Shiver was arrested in the Bahamas and her case made international headlines all three suspects were arrested at the same time and later released on bond Shiver returned to the U.S. where she reportedly dated Love. Weeks before the alleged attack in July, she claims he also attacked her in Florida Her freedom didn’t last after returning to the U.S A Bahamian judge ordered Shiver back to prison in October following a series of TV interviews she had given Judge Grant-Thompson claimed that Shiver and Bethel violated Bahamas’ restrictions on pre-trial publicity by appearing on Good Morning America and Inside Edition, which the judge described as “a spit in the face of justice.” Her trial is scheduled to begin in August. Bahamas investigators happened to stumble upon the alleged murder-for-hire plot when they found WhatsApp messages on Shiver’s phone while investigating an unrelated break-in at a local bar. The messages showed that Shiver had sent photos of her husband, a former Auburn University football player, to Newbold along with the message “kill him,” according to authorities. Newbold was also arrested, but remains free on bail. Bethel denied there ever being a plot to kill Robert Shiver during the Good Morning America segment that aired last fall. Shiver was shown in new footage walking and talking with Bethel, but she did not speak, WDHN reported. “Nobody ever wanted him dead,” Bethel said. “‘I’m definitely not guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, and Faron’s not guilty of being a hired hitman. It’s time to let the world know we’re innocent.” govt and politics"},{"score":0.640565,"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/torture"},{"score":0.596077,"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/assault"},{"score":0.584603,"label":"/law and their "Freaky" sequel family swap stories on returning for more body switching and keeping nostalgia alive for a new generation Alexi Lubomirski Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker This season’s finalists include defending TLA recipient MAKAR ANNOUNCED AS FINALISTS FOR MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER …MacKinnon seeks his second consecutive award while Kucherov seeks his second TLA overall and Makar vies for his first 2025) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today the three finalists for the 2024-25 Ted Lindsay Award are forward Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning along with forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenceman Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche The TLA is presented annually to “the most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA This season’s finalists include the reigning Art Ross Trophy winner along with the 2024-25 top-scoring defenceman Makar – marking the first time that two teammates have placed as finalists for the players’ award since it was reintroduced as the Ted Lindsay Award in 2010 the TLA is the namesake of the first president of the original Players’ Association and NHLPA pioneer This season marks the 54th presentation of the only NHL award voted on by the players themselves The three TLA finalists received the most votes from their peers based on their 2024-25 regular-season campaigns and are listed in alphabetical order as follows: The sixth-year player is the NHL’s first defenseman to reach the 30-goal mark since Mike Green of the Washington Capitals had 31 in 2008-09 Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will serve as alternate captains A finalist for the 2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award former teammate Alex Kerfoot and fellow Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton praise Nathan MacKinnon’s habits both on and off the ice Nikita Kucherov’s dedication has earned praise from former Tampa Bay Lightning teammates Luke Schenn and Ross Colton Kucherov and Matthews are each seeking their second TLA while MacKinnon is vying for his first award The return of warmer weather after a long winter likewise heralds the start of cycling season Bicycles of every description that have spent a quiet hibernation in garages across the region will be taken down from their hooks and out for a spin – but not before receiving a tune-up at the Bike Garage or Down To Earth to name two local businesses catering to the needs of cyclists And while dedicated bike lines remain few and far between throughout Kawartha Lakes the quiet country concessions and well-maintained network of trails more than compensate allowing those of us on two wheels to make our way hither and yon sans the fumes of an internal combustion engine Local advocates promote the physical and environmental benefits of active transportation; their forebears were saying much the same thing in the 1890s when the so-called “bicycle craze” swept across North America is credited with developing the safety bicycle and putting it on the market in 1885 His design would eventually supplant the infamous high wheelers (also known as “penny farthings”) that imperilled anyone trying to mount variants of Starley’s safety bicycle were becoming hot properties and everyone wanted to cash in on the trend one of the most enthusiastic promoters of the bicycle was Joseph R Riggs came to this area in his early twenties and was a man of many interests Customers looking for secondhand bikes could also find them at Riggs’ store Riggs bragged about how he was “booming the town” with his sales of Brantford he was carrying a full line of supplies to meet cyclists’ every need: bicycle lanterns and wire toe clips were but a few of the items Riggs stocked and locksmith who opened a bicycle repair shop at 23 William Street North in the early summer of 1895 Among his customers might have been the Rev who that same year was inducted as the minister of St MacMillan once rode across very muddy roads to attend a meeting in the village of Sonya Riggs and Webster were soon joined by other merchants wishing to take advantage of the bicycle trend Edwards sold Cleveland bikes in his hardware store downtown Goodwin touted the finer points of Clipper bicycles at his paint and wallpaper shop may well have been inspired by a pair of nephews who had constructed an unusual three-wheeled bicycle in London this machine apparently resembled two bicycle frames fitted together lengthwise.) The proliferation of bikes on the streets of Lindsay and other communities in the Kawarthas naturally led to the formation of a bicycle club which would advocate for the needs and interests of local cyclists 1897 to comment on “the horrible state of Kent street which were a menace to bicyclists.” Steers’ deputation followed on the heels of an editorial comment in the same paper a week before which bluntly noted: “If every member of the council rode a bicycle it is safe to say there would be fewer stones on the streets about town These stones are a constant source of annoyance and at times profanity to the riders of the steed.” local cyclists had reason to be thrilled as the 1890s drew to a close “There will be a large addition to the bicycle club this season if we may judge by the way wheels are selling in town at present,” noted The Watchman in the early spring of 1897 with hundreds of inquiries.” For those who wanted to take a “wheel” out for a ride without investing in one Edwards and Joseph Riggs teamed up to open a bicycle livery that rented out bikes and in 1898 reported that it had difficulty keeping up with the demand Cycling enthusiasts would leave town in groups for rides around the countryside that were 20 or more km in distance Others enjoyed racing events organized by the bicycle club at the fairgrounds with the first such event in 1896 attracting well over 700 people Prior to his death in a cycling accident in 1902 Hartley’s own Archie McEachern was a familiar face at these races and was described as “one of the fastest men on a bicycle in North America.” Market saturation saw the chain come off North America’s bicycle craze around 1900 and cycling remains as popular as ever in Kawartha Lakes and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The only 100% local news source in Kawartha Lakes that also publishes in print Support Us Keep up-to-date with your local happenings in and around town Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday The award is given annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association The winner will be announced at a later date Kucherov led the NHL in scoring for the second straight season with 121 points (37 goals 84 assists) in 78 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning The 31-year-old forward also topped the League in power-play points (46) and tied for third in game-winning goals with nine He also was plus-22 and had at least one point in 65 games this season to go along with 33 multipoint games and 17 with at least three points It's the third time Kucherov has led the NHL in scoring (also 2018-19) who had three point streaks of at least eight games helped the Lightning (47-27-8) reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the eighth straight season MacKinnon finished second in the NHL with 116 points for the Colorado Avalanche, tying with Kucherov for the lead in assists with 84. His 78 even-strength points ranked second behind David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins (83) and his 38 power-play points trailed only Kucherov The 29-year-old center led the NHL with 320 shots on goal and had 32 multipoint games He became the 12th player to have at least 110 points in three straight seasons who is a four-time Ted Lindsay finalist and won it last season began the season with a 13-game point streak (six goals 19 assists) and helped the Avalanche (49-29-4) finish third in the Central Division He also ended the season with a 26-game home point streak (16 goals Makar led NHL defensemen in goals (30), assists (62) and points (92) and was ninth in the League in scoring. He was plus-28, and led the position in power-play goals (12) and points (35), and tied for first with 54 even-strength points. He became the first defenseman to score at least 30 goals in a season since Mike Green with the Washington Capitals in 2008-09 and is the fifth defenseman to have at least 30 goals and 60 assists in a season Makar finished third in the NHL in average time on ice (25:43) A first-time Lindsay finalist, Makar had 27 multipoint games, including eight with at least three points. He would be the second defenseman to win the award, and first since Bobby Orr in 1974-75 with the Bruins The remainder of the NHL Awards Finalists will be announced during the next few weeks continuing with finalists for the Hart Trophy (NHL MVP) on Thursday Spending time with people who devote themselves to the cause of increasing access to affordable housing is an inspiration for Holly O’Connor As the marketing and communications manager for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) she’s now had the opportunity to help recognize three of the organization’s outstanding volunteers with the King Charles III Coronation Medal which recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities “It’s honestly so inspiring to have the privilege to be surrounded by volunteers who devote so much of themselves to Habitat PKR’s work,” O’Connor told kawarthaNOW “I’m constantly in awe of the heart behind their motives simply because they care about building affordable housing and investing right back into their community.” One of those individuals is Kevin Deuchars Habitat PKR presented the devoted Lindsay ReStore volunteer with his King Charles III Coronation Medal at a special volunteer celebration hosted at Omemee Coronation Hall Deuchars acknowledged the efforts of each of his fellow volunteers show attended the event along with his friends and family “The main reason I will always volunteer at the Lindsay Habitat ReStore is because of the incredible people who surround me and inspire me every single day,” Deuchars said The King Charles III Coronation Medal is awarded to fewer than 30,000 people across the country and recognizes exceptional service and civic dedication — “qualities Kevin demonstrates daily,” Habitat PKR noted in a media release “A valued member of the Habitat PKR since 2021 Kevin has made a lasting impact on the Lindsay ReStore and the broader community.” Deuchars manages the lighting department with “enthusiasm and expertise.” Known for his reliability he became “a go-to volunteer and trusted peer among staff and volunteers alike,” the release stated “Volunteers like Kevin embody the spirit of service and I don’t think people always realize just how much time skill and heart goes into what they do,” O’Connor said “They work so hard behind the scenes and are always humble and purpose-driven They are the backbone of not just our organization Originally from Hamilton and raised in east Toronto Deuchars moved to Lindsay in 2003 and has dedicated his retirement years to service and community building “Kevin is not only a dedicated volunteer — he embodies the spirit of community,” said Susan Zambonin “His commitment to Habitat PKR goes far beyond his time in the ReStore He actively invests in the local community and believes deeply in our mission to build safe Kevin’s contributions help create brighter futures for families across our region.” Deuchars also received a legacy award from Habitat PRK recognizing his completion of over 2,200 volunteer hours Habitat PKR held a special celebration brunch at the Lakefield Restore to honour two other volunteers — Cindy Windover and Harry Pearson — who also each received the King Charles III Coronation Medal has played a key role in shaping the organization’s vision and supporting fundraising initiatives a boots-on-the-ground volunteer of more than 18 years fulfills a crucial role in Habitat PKR’s deconstruction program helping to remove more than 100 kitchens and salvage materials for Habitat PKR ReStores Both Windover and Pearson have also worked on Habitat PKR build sites in the Lakefield community and were key members of the steering committee for the homes built on Fitzgerald Street and other local projects The King Charles III Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada Eligible candidates must meet requirements that include having made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province or having made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada kawarthaNOW.com offers two enews options to help readers stay in the know Our VIP enews is delivered weekly every Wednesday morning and includes exclusive giveaways and our news digest is delivered daily every morning Email        Read current news from our community Notice of Temporary Service Disruptions: Lindsay Recreation Complex May 5 to May 11 Notice: There will be temporary service disruptions at the Lindsay Recreation Complex which will restrict elevator access to Pad 1 and the Community Room viewing areas due to private events happening on the following dates and times: All other areas within the facility are open and operating on regular schedule with no impact caused from these events © 2017 - 2023 Kawartha Lakes P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8 Telephone: 705-324-9411 Toll free at 1-888-822-2225After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337Email Us With the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. She’s just hitting “pause,” she said Tuesday as the reality sinks in that for the first time in 19 years a Mathyssen will not be the NDP MP for London-Fanshawe defeated Monday by Conservative Kurt Holman after serving two terms reflected on her time in office and how a family dynasty was undone as her mother Irene held the seat for 13 years before Lindsay was elected in 2019 Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience it is a temporary pause of an era,” she said defiantly if another federal election is called because the Liberals remain three seats short of a majority government “I am not going to commit to anything the day after,” Mathyssen said I just know what it means day-in and day-out to be able to support people When seniors tell me they got their teeth fixed A national dental care program was driven by the NDP as a condition of support for the previous Liberal minority government of Justin Trudeau “Folks called our office not knowing where to go” when they needed political help will they get the help and support they need.” Though London-Fanshawe was the only riding in the 10-seat London region to change hands Mathyssen’s loss was not totally unexpected which aggregates polls to project outcomes fascinating real estate market is brought into focus and into context with this newsletter you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Homes in London will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Matt Farrell, a political science professor at Fanshawe College, said several factors may explain why the Conservative candidate defeated Najam Naqvi of the Liberals by about 6,000 votes. Mathyssen finished third. Liberals drew support from Mathyssen weakening her totals and the numbers back that up, Farrell said. “If you have a weak NDP or Liberal party, it is an advantage for the other party. When they both do OK, the Conservatives have a shot,” he said. “When you look at the vote, 60 per cent was split between Liberal and NDP so it is fair to say vote splitting was a factor, that left-of-centre votes split between candidates.” Liberal support in the riding on Monday increased seven percentage points from 2021, a more than 6,000 vote increase. Mathyssen’s vote total dropped by about 6,400. But there was also a much higher voter turnout than in 2021 and those voters went to the Conservatives, Farrell said. In this election, 57,836 people voted in London-Fanshawe, an increase of nearly 6,000 from the turnout in 2021 when 51,933 people cast ballots. “There was a very strong Conservative turnout,” Farrell said. “It was huge. The Conservatives did really well, especially in Ontario, and London-Fanshawe is an example of that strength.” The 2021 election was held during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was only two years after the 2019 election, contributing to low voter turnout. Mathyssen said she does not disagree with that analysis. She believes Liberals took support as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on Canadian products and threatened the country’s sovereignty. “The vote split was a problem. It was fear, a majority of it was fear of the Trump effect. We knew it was going to be a heck of a fight,” Mathyssen said. She also cited right-wing media campaigns targeting the NDP as taking a toll by attracting young voters, especially men. “There are people in this country who hoard power and wealth and they never want to let that go,” Mathyssen said. “We fought against that economic divide.”  Many of Mathyssen’s NDP colleagues in the last Parliament also are tasting the sting of defeat. The party was shut out in Ontario and Atlantic Canada and won one seat in Quebec. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh lost in his B.C. riding. The party has dropped to seven seats from 24. Mathyssen said she’s certain the NDP will rise again and “the pendulum will swing” back toward support for the party. “We have rebuilt several times and we have a solid, hard-working dedicated base. For New Democrats, it’s about the people.” During the campaign it was also learned that Irene Mathyssen is fighting colon cancer and her treatments continue.  “She has made progress,” Lindsay Mathyssen said of her mother. “I’m looking forward to spending more time with her.” Mathyssen is a few months shy of qualifying for an MP pension, not having served two full terms. She will be busy closing two offices and shifting to private life. Her husband Joel Bowen works in Ottawa and they will have to make some tough decisions as to their next step as a family, she said. Mathyssen, 46, said she doesn’t know what she will do next. “I hope it is something to do with helping people in the community. I need to serve others,” she said. “I hope I find myself in community or public service.”   London-Fanshawe: 2025 federal election results Kurt Holman, Conservative: 23,765;  40.6 per cent Najam Naqvi, Liberal: 17,820; 30.5 per cent Lindsay Mathyssen, NDP: 16,112;  27.6 per cent. Daniel Buta, People’s Party: 776; 1.3 per cent. London-Fanshawe: 2021 federal election results Lindsay Mathyssen, NDP: 22,336; 43 per cent Mattias Vanderley, Conservative: 12,486; 24 per cent Mohamed Hammoud, Liberal: 11,882; 23 per cent Kyle Free, People’s Party: 4718; 9.1 per cent transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Arts & Science alum Lindsay Zier-Vogel's new novel is her latest accomplishment in a writing career that started at the University of Toronto “Studying at U of T was the first time I'd truly committed to creative writing as an intellectual practice, not just something I did as a hobby," says Zier-Vogel, who earned her honours bachelor of arts degree as a member of Victoria College “I learned how to trust my voice and that was a transformative experience.” Since graduation, Zier-Vogel has worked as a grant writer and created the internationally acclaimed Love Lettering Project. She’s also the author of a children’s book called Dear Street and her first novel, Letters to Amelia and I started to question if it would ever happen,” she says “My advice to fellow writers is to trust that it’ll happen if you keep at it.” “Doing research for my books brings me joy and earning my master’s degree paved the way for knowing any book I write is going to include a major research component.” The Fun Times Brigade explores music motherhood and grief through the eyes of Amy a successful children's musician searching for identity and validation as an artist They play festivals and concert halls on a demanding schedule; they release mega hit albums and land a show on the CBC When it came time to research those characters Zier-Vogel approached legendary children’s songwriter Fred Penner “Fred told me kids are sponges — they just take in whatever you offer them and it's our responsibility as adults to provide them with really good art and music,” says Zier-Vogel “Our conversation shifted to how my characters related to music and helped me see that their work had major influence.” Zier-Vogel also explores the struggle for validation as an artist who creates content for children This came from her own experience with how people reacted to her first book deal “I'd signed my first book deal in 2018,” says Zier-Vogel ‘I have a book coming out,’ and they'd say ‘it's a kids’ book,’ their faces would fall with disappointment ‘Am I not a real writer because I'm writing kids' books?’” The Fun Times Brigade’s premise came to Zier-Vogel several years ago as Canada’s famous children’s musicians Sharon and Bram were crossing the country on their farewell tour Iconic songs like “The Cat Came Back” and “Skinnamarink” were playing everywhere she went which is where I come up with all my ideas including being named among the Toronto Star’s 25 books to read in 2025 and the CBC’s 70 Canadian fiction books to read in spring 2025 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to An Evening with Jim Cuddy and Anne Lindsay on May 24 at Macallans Pub 100% of proceeds will benefit these the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence Limited tickets on sale now at lpaf.ca From cooking double of everything to hosting five families in need of shelter A Place Called Home (APCH) in Lindsay says it has been better able to address homelessness in Lindsay with the recent expansion of its number of beds APCH received approval from the City of Kawartha Lakes to extend its capacity of emergency shelter spaces from 19 to 30 APCH staff shared with kawarthaNOW thoughts about the expansion and the logistics of supporting more individuals “I think we have a bit of a moving target and the amount of folks experiencing homelessness keeps increasing so the biggest benefit is that we are able to take a bigger bite out of the situation and help more individuals,” said Angela Ricciuti who became APCH’s new executive director in March “It means less people are living outside or living rough.” When asked what stands out most about the process of transitioning from 19 to 30 beds “cooking is likely the biggest piece of the pie.” The capacity over the winter and into spring remains similar “We did have an overflow in addition to the 30 spaces as we did not turn people away to sleep for the night during the winter,” she noted “The only real change was that as the winter program ended and folks moved out We went from a house full of single adults and couples to five families.” APCH was able to find the space within its current building to accommodate the expansion When the shelter was rebuilt during the pandemic it was built as a “pandemic proof” shelter meaning that the square footage would allow for all 19 residents to remain in shelter based on maintaining a six-foot distance from each other and meeting other public health requirements “We for sure had some space to spare and made the decision to up our capacity,” APCH’s shelter manager Nicole Bryant told kawarthaNOW back in December “While it doesn’t solve the problem of homelessness or offer long-term solutions it does create some ease on the system and gets folks inside ensuring that everyone is in a safe space while they work on permanent housing solutions,” Bryant added When asked what APCH currently needs from the municipality and the community to continue to adequately support people Ricciuti said the shelter already works hand-in-hand with the municipality “to ensure the needs of the homeless community are being met in the best and most efficient way.” “We ensure that we are working closely together and are always ready to pivot to meet the ever-changing needs.” “We hope that the community supports our efforts and know that we are doing everything within our means to help those experiencing homelessness,” Ricciuti said “While financial donations and donations of goods are always appreciated we would also love when our greater community is understanding and empathetic to those experiencing homelessness.” As well as providing emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County APCH provides drop-in services to those at risk of homelessness but they can work with staff to build a housing plan that leads to improved housing stability more and more low-income individuals and families are as risk of homelessness because of rising inflation and escalating rental costs APCH recently pursued and received a $5,000 community capacity grant from the United Way City of Kawartha Lakes which will be used to purchase grocery cards for clients accessing the drop-in services “We expect to support and provide these essential resources to 40 to 50 individuals and families as they work to improve their housing stability,” said APCH fund development coordinator Jennifer Lopinski For more information about APCH and available services, visit www.apch.ca. kawarthaNOW.com offers two enews options to help readers stay in the know. Our VIP enews is delivered weekly every Wednesday morning and includes exclusive giveaways, and our news digest is delivered daily every morning. You can subscribe to one or both. 7 days agoDuration 3:27Lindsay Mathyssen responds to election loss in London-Fanshawe7 days agoNewsDuration 3:27Former NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen lost to Conservative candidate Kurt Holman in the 2025 federal election in London-Fanshawe. Mathyssen was first elected to the riding in 2019, following in her mother's footsteps, who was MP for the riding for 13 years. Mathyssen spoke to CBC News on election night. Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video11:28 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |12 hours agoVideo1:19 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Notice of Temporary Service Disruptions: Lindsay Recreation Complex April 28 to May 4 With the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario The Family Interactive feature enhances An Amazing Life Authorized family members can securely access their loved one's memorial website settings at any time Please enter the name and email details so that we can send your friend a link to the online tribute No names or addresses will be collected by using this service Please enter your question / comment below: A receipt has been emailed to the address provided Agreement with Policy and Continued Use of Site PLEASE NOTE: The reproduction of any copyrighted images is forbidden without express written permission from the copyright holder any image in violation of any copyright laws you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories one week prior to the anniversary of death The email will only serve as a reminder should you choose to connect with the family at what will no doubt be a difficult time Please select your relationship to the deceased and add your email address before submitting Consumer Information Guide Please enter your question or comment below: We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Kaye Lawrence here so that the family and other loved ones can always see it and can even comment on those shared by others it will also remain on this memorial website in perpetuity Kawartha Lakes has declared a State of Emergency today in response to the severe ice storm that hit our area The decision comes as prolonged freezing rain has caused widespread power outages and damage to public and private infrastructure Areas of the City are also experiencing network outages and disruptions These outages and disruptions are impacting communication channels – phones The City of Kawartha Lakes Emergency Operations Centre was established over the weekend and is monitoring conditions working with the Province and neighbouring municipalities to address conditions and redeploy resources as needed Power has been restored to parts of Lindsay and Fenelon Falls but full restoration may take several days the city asks that citizens avoid unnecessary travel as Hydro One crews respond to downed power lines and power outages and the City responds to downed trees and tree limbs on roads “While the situation was serious from the start the full extent of the damage and the length of power outages became clearer over the last 12 hours We are anticipating power outages for at least 48 hours in some areas and Hydro One has shared with us that it may be the rest of the week This will impact our ability to maintain continuity of service.” The mayor said warming centres are available for residents who do not have power “We have waived fees at the landfills for yard debris from the storm please reach out to our customer service team by phone or online if it’s an emergency to your health and safety “Thank you for continuing to look out for each other and to be patient while we move through this next phase Thank you to the incredible crews and emergency responders who have been working around the clock Municipalities declare a state of emergency when they face situations that pose significant risks to public safety Declaring a state of emergency allows municipalities to: Crews are making progress clearing the roads of debris Several downed power lines are creating hazards Please respect the barricades put in place by police and public works Please treat all intersections as 4-way stops Traffic lights have exceeded backup power and are not functioning in many urban areas Multiple crews of contracted, Parks staff and other municipalities are assisting to clear the roads. Road closures and conditions are available at www.municipal511.ca To report an issue: www.kawarthalakes.ca/reportit Lindsay Landfill is open April 1 to April 5 from 8am to 5pm no tipping fees due to storm until further notice Missed collections will have double collection the following week postponing non-essential septic disposal is appreciated All offices are closed with the exception of City Hall A warming room is available on the second floor Hydration stations and washrooms are available Residents are welcome to charge their devices and warm up Human Services Offices in Lindsay and Haliburton are closed In person help is available from 9am until 4:30pm at City Hall All facilities and programming are cancelled until further notice All branches are closed until further notice please feel welcome to visit our warming centres All other Community Centres are closed due to power outage Residents within the Sonya Drinking Water System,Pinewood Drinking Water System (Pontypool) and Norland Drinking Water System Sonya Pinewood, Pontypool Norland All other drinking water systems remain operational and water is safe to drink If you experience damage to your property: call your insurance company If you are experiencing risk to public health and safety: call 911 The Trillium Lakelands District School Board and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board will close all schools education centres and child care centres in schools on Tuesday April 1 Kawartha Conservation has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Watch Flood Watch – warns that flooding is possible and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue and Public Works have provided free sandbags at the following locations: Pre-Filled Sandbags (Available starting the evening of March 19 first-served basis—please only take what you need Sand and bags locations are available at www.municipal511.ca For all others please call the non-emergency line at 705-324-5252 Visit our website for a list of common issues and contact information: https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/living-here/who-to-call-when.aspx we have restored power to nearly 532,000 customers and we remain focused on bringing back those still affected continue working tirelessly to restore power to customers Additional crews are being mobilized from other areas to support the hardest-hit regions With no significant weather in the forecast today is the first full day of restoration efforts without additional outages slowing progress This also allows us to deploy helicopters for the first time to assess damage in hard-to-reach locations road access remains a challenge in some areas and safety concerns persist due to falling trees and tree limbs We urge everyone to stay safe by keeping at least 10 metres away from any fallen power lines and reporting them immediately to Hydro One Given the severity and widespread damage of this storm we are updating our estimated times of restoration restoration efforts will take most of the week Crews are prioritizing repairs to main lines from local stations to communities and restoring power to critical customers first It’s time to increase the carbon tax so this kind of thing never happens again The City of Kawartha Lakes municipal management structure has failed the residents of Lindsay and the City twice this year with incomprehensibly bad management of the Large Snow Storm followed by their absent management of this Ice Storm until day 3 while 95% of Lindsay (and much of the rest of City) was witout power with trees down all over and blocking Hydro restoration But are City of Kawartha Lakes managers paying attention Are they actively following the weather and looking forward 1 to 2 days in advance so they are prepared to do their job the jobs that taxpayers are paying to be done Or are they letting the City Workers run on autopilot without providing proper leadership suitable for changing conditons and circumstances Was it because this occured on the weekend We’ll never know for sure – But we get to judge by the outcomes we expereince and the recent outcomes suggest management is not looking ahead and is especially not looking out for us – the residents and taxpayers The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in Ontario requires that Municipalities appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) and to meet the letter of the Provincial law they appointed the Fire Chief’s Admin Assistant as the City Emergency Manager Nothing against the Fire Chief’s EA – I think she is very competent and if the truth were known I’d bet $20 that the EA probably runs the entire Fire Department most of the time But is that the right way for a Municipality of 80,000 people to protect its residents and taxpayers Emergency Management is not the everyday work of Police Fire and Paramedic services – Emergency Management is planning function It is the science of bringing together the multiple silos and fiefdoms in a Municipality along with public and private utilities (Hydro Water) and encouraging and nurturing those normally fiercly independant silos to be more productive and work well together during a large event Emergency Management is a force multiplier Emergency Managers have lists of contacts they build over time – Who owns all the gas stations in town The cell phone numbers for all the electricians All the heavy quipment contractors – The fuel delivery companies knowing who to call and to who can bring you more resources is the special sauce But that doesnt happen on the day of the emergency – It happens by embracing Emergency Management across the City on every day By making time for managers and supervisors to attend Provincially organized courses and to learn Ontario’s Incident Management System the rules of the road for how multi jurisdictional and complex incidents are intended to be managed in Ontario Would you rather that the City of Kawartha Lakes already have a full time Community Emergency Management Coordinator and have many of their Directors and Managers already trained in several Provincial Emergency Manage Courses Or would you prefer that the City have a 4 person Marketing team that posts Facebook posts with Emoji graphics like your grandaughter uses and uses their communications talent to tell you One of these things might save your life and the other already exists and you’re paying for it This is a very stressful time for everyone I appreciate the great communications Hydro One has provided and also that Bell has provided hotspots for local residents This was a major event no one could have anticipated It is important the mess gets cleaned up but also that it be cleaned up safely Thanks to all the emergency workers that are doing such a great job of making sure we get back up and running as soon as possible and safely “This was a major event no one could have anticipated” —– it was talked about all over the news for a week before it happened Where is the funding for people who just spent their cheques on food to fee their families or those on assistance who just spent their last 100-200 on food to last the month is gone?? Food banks aren’t going to give you a month worth of food let alone only give 1 person 1 bag with noodles no meat and a can of soup to last ,2 weeks..oh and a roll of toilet paper And Lindsay waited 2days later after the damages have happened Schmale received 58 per cent of the popular vote followed by Thomas with 38 per cent of the votes cast New Democrat Aleya Teel and Peoples Party candidate Michael Penman who were on the ballot in name only and did not actively campaign split the remaining five per cent of the vote with 3.5 per cent voting for Teel and 1.3 per cent casting their ballot for Penman Schmale said he is “incredibly honoured and humbled to have been elected for a fourth term as your Member of Parliament.” “This victory belongs to all of us,” Schmale said adding his thanks “to the supporters who believed in our message the volunteers who gave their time and energy and to every member of our community who put their trust in me I’ve been inspired by the conversations I’ve had on doorsteps and values guided this campaign every step of the way and they will continue to guide my work in Ottawa.” Schmale said he is “committed to being a strong voice for our community and the values that make our country strong.” 000 people used their critical thinking skills in this riding Libs won bc majority of seats are in City Centres where they are sent after migrating here Yes we do ignore world events because we need to clean our own house first The Colorado Avalanche star was named one of three finalists for the trophy on Wednesday along with teammate Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov Cole Harbour’s MacKinnon won the Lindsay award last season Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience The Halifax Mooseheads alumnus finished second in league scoring with 116 points This was the third time Kucherov won the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s scoring champion Makar was the highest-scoring defenceman in the league with 92 points which put him eighth overall in NHL scoring Kucherov won the Lindsay award and Hart in 2019 The Lindsay award was originally named after Lester B Pearson when the National Hockey League Players Association introduced it in 1970 and the winner is determined by player voting It was renamed after Lindsay in 2009 as recognition for his fierce and complete style of play with the Detroit Red Wings but also because of his fearless union leadership during the NHLPA’s early days Brad Marchand was again singled out for playing an instrumental part in the Florida Panthers’ latest success The 36-year-old from Hammonds Plains was named the second star after setting up two goals in Florida’s 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday Head coach Paul Maurice praised the veteran’s leadership on the third line telling reporters how difficult it made it for the Lightning because they couldn’t just focus on stopping Florida’s top lines centred by Alexander Barkov and Sam Bennett the most difficult game-style to match defensively in the league with those incredible elite players so we needed (Eetu) Luostarinen (Anton) Lundell and Marchand,” Maurice said in a media session “The Barkov matchup is what we want and it’s eventually what they want as well you need another line and that’s what the (Marchand) line did very well.” “Brad’s personality is a really important part of that,” Maurice added “Both Eetu and Anton are very quiet guys and serious great competitors but Brad brings something else out of them They were fantastic tonight but they were also really strong in the last game.” Marchand was then asked to expand on that concept in his own post-game interview session every line is going to have a moment when they’ve got to come up big and that’s what you want and that’s what you expect Every game you try to have your best effort and hopefully one night it’s our turn and one night it’s Barky’s line another night it’s Benny’s line and one night it’s (Nico) Sturm’s line “And then the D are chipping in as well and (goalie Sergei Bobrovsky) comes up big all the time so you just try to be the best you possibly can and everyone steps up at one point or another That’s what makes a very good team – the depth and you rely on that and you trust each other.” The Florida players also awarded Marchand with their own player-of-the-game puck in the locker room afterwards with defenceman Aaron Ekblad telling the team: “Marchy was feeling it tonight.” way to stick with it,” Marchand followed up in his team address “We knew we had to come up big and shut (them) down in the third and we did it It’s a great job but we’re just getting (bleeping) started.” Marchand won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011 but Florida knocked him and his ex-team out of last year’s playoffs in the second round He was not shy about saying how much he’s enjoying being on the Panthers’ side during their run this year who now has four points in five playoff games “This is a very hard-working team and I appreciate it more after being in the room and seeing the work that goes into it when you play against them it’s not fun and it’s frustrating at times (because) they come at you in waves and they just continue to come at you the way we practise every day and what’s being pushed with the details and the structure we have I have a lot more respect for it and understand why they do it Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Immediate Need  We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Edmund (Ted) here Operated by Families First Funeral Home and Tribute Centre Inc Pro Hockey Rumors April 30, 2025 at 10:04 am CDT | by 3 Comments The Lindsay Award is given to the league’s most outstanding player as voted on by his peers not quite sniffing last year’s career-highs across the board but still leading the league in assists and points It’s rare to see two players from the same club nominated for the same award but the wording of “most outstanding” as compared to “most valuable” in the Lindsay fine print opens up the opportunity for this award compared to the media-voted Hart Trophy for league MVP MacKinnon could be the first back-to-back winner of the Lindsay since McDavid in 2016-17 and 2017-18 He tied Kucherov’s league-leading 84 assists this year and added 32 goals in 79 games in what was a down season for him in the shooting department MacKinnon’s sky-high 22:47 average time on ice per game led all forwards this year and he led the league in shots on goal (320) for the fourth time in his 12-year career MacKinnon totaled 116 points for his third straight season above the century mark hopefully time for Kucherov to finally win something He’s won three scoring championships The Ted Lindsay Award is always hard to predict who will win it The players vote on it as it can go anyway & you just never know how the players see things compared to the media (who can be bias a lot & they don’t hide it either) who tend to vote on who they just like personally more then who’s truly the most valuable player on a team I feel the Lindsay Award is more valuable than the Hart Trophy because it’s the peers of the nominated players who are voting on it I have to think Kucherov is the odds on favorite after winning his 2nd Art Ross Trophy in a row but again you just never know how the players will vote Log in Register Pro Hockey Rumors is not affiliated with National Hockey League Register Kawartha Lakes – The Parks and Recreation Division in partnership with Revel Realty Inc., Brokerage and the Kawartha Lakes Public Library are excited to announce the return of Easter in the Park to Victoria Park in Lindsay on Saturday April 19 This free, family event will feature an Easter egg hunt, games and activities, a visit with the Easter Bunny and much more! All registered participants will receive a fun and festive take-home goodie bag courtesy of event partners and Crayola In lieu of a registration fee, participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source Limited space is available. Pre-registration is required for all children attending this event and will open Friday April 4, 2025 at 9am through the Kawartha Lakes Online Program Registration website For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Division by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1306 or e-mail: communitydevelopment@kawarthalakes.ca Media Inquiries Fireside Publishing House – the all-local media team that brings you Kawartha Lakes Weekly and The Lindsay Advocate among other publications – has won the Media Excellence Award Now a three-time winner of the annual award the celebration of all things business is put on by the Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce This year the event was recently held at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon Fireside also publishes a premium lifestyle magazine twice a year called Kawartha Social and an annual visitors and newcomers’ guide called Play Stay Live: The Insider’s Guide to Loving Life in Kawartha Lakes Other winners included: Arts & Culture Excellence – Pie Eyed Monk; Board Member of the Year – Paul Murphy; Business Leader of the Year – Paul Riley The Riley Firm; Citizen of the Year- Wanda Percival; Customer Service Excellence – Weed Man Kawartha Lakes; Diversity & Inclusion –  T.H.R.I.L; Design Excellence – Home by Tim + Chris; Employee of the Year – MaryBeth Buckley Pie Eyed Monk; Employer of the Year – McDonald’s Lindsay; Give Back Award – 100 Men Who Care; Health and Wellness Excellence – Dr Adelaide Clinic; Innovation Award – Nicole Barker – At The Core Home Health Inc.; Legacy Leader- Margaret Davies Dreamball; Marketing Excellence – Lindsay Downtown BIA Other winners were: New Business of the Year – Board & Nibble Catering Co.; Not-For-Profit Excellence – BGC Kawarthas; Rising Star Award – Ainsley Herlihey Income Tax Plus; Skilled Trades Award – KEI-Lin Roofing Inc.; Social Butterfly Award – Samantha Burke RBC; Tourism Excellence – The Grove Theatre; Youth Mentorship Excellence – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton; Volunteer of the Year – Terry Foster On Wednesday (April 30), Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning along with Colorado Avalanche teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were announced as this season’s Ted Lindsay Award finalists Related: Two Avalanche Players Named Ted Lindsay Finalists given annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by members of the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) Notably absent from the list of finalists is Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl who much of Oil Country believes was one of the NHL’s top three players in 2024-25 The majority of his peers in the NHLPA don’t seem to agree And so despite leading the NHL with 52 goals this season Draisaitl will not in 2025 be winning the second Ted Lindsay Award of his illustrious career or is it simply a case that the German’s tremendous campaign was just a shade less tremendous than those of Kucherov In addition to scoring the NHL’s most goals in 2024-25 Draisaitl led the league with 11 game-winning goals and set a single-season NHL record with six overtime goals He tied for third in the league for total points (106) and second for both points per game (1.49) and power-play goals (17) Kucherov and MacKinnon were the only skaters to amass more points than Draisaitl The two forwards also tied for the NHL lead with 84 assists Makar had one of the greatest offensive seasons ever for a defenceman becoming only the fifth blueliner in NHL history to reach the 30-goal and 60-assist marks in a single campaign The Calgary native led all NHL defencemen in goals (30) power-play goals (12) and power-play points (35) Draisaitl tied for fifth among all NHL forwards with a team-leading plus/minus rating of plus-32 while MacKinnon and Kucherov were further back with ratings of plus-25 and plus-22 Team success likely influences voting for the Ted Lindsay Award it’s a wash: Colorado and Tampa Bay finished with 102 points apiece while Edmonton ended the season with 101 points if there was one factor that hurt Draisaitl it might be that he was out of the lineup for most of the stretch drive Injuries sidelined the 29-year-old for all but three of Edmonton’s final 14 games MacKinnon and Makar were all continuing to add to their stats and help their teams battle for playoff positioning Draisaitl ended up with 71 games played this season While Oilers fans might not like how the voting went there is arguably no honour that more accurately reflects what it means to recognize than the Ted Lindsay Award That’s because it’s voted on by those who actually perform what the award judges Who is a better authority on the most outstanding NHL player than an NHL player and preparation that goes into being an outstanding NHL player witnessing their outstanding play first-hand on the ice Could there be some players that refuse to vote for an opponent that they just flat-out dislike for any number of reasons borne out of their on-ice battles But bias can influence voting no matter who is casting the ballot The mutual respect and appreciation among the NHL fraternity suggest that such an issue would be minimal when it comes to the Ted Lindsay Award With that said, does Draisaitl’s Ted Lindsay Award snub mean that he’s also unlikely to be included when the 2024-25 finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy are announced soon? The Hart Trophy, given annually “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team” is selected by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association Last year, two of the three finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Trophy were the same (Kucherov and MacKinnon) but Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs was a finalist for the latter award while Draisaitl’s Edmonton teammate Connor McDavid was a finalist for the former trophy when McDavid and Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak were finalists for both honours but San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson was the third Ted Lindsay finalist while Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers was the third Hart Trophy finalist it hasn’t been since 2019-20 that the Ted Lindsay and Hart Trophy finalists have been identical So Draisaitl could yet find himself on the list of Hart Trophy finalists especially because MacKinnon and Makar are likely to split the vote going to Avalanche players Draisaitl already has both a Ted Lindsay Award and Hart Memorial Trophy in his display case but his main concern right now is adding the one prize he doesn’t yet have: a Stanley Cup ring he’s ahead of all three 2024-25 Ted Lindsay Award finalists Edmonton leads the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in its best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoffs first round series while Colorado trails the Dallas Stars 3-2 and the Lightning have already been eliminated from the postseason bowing out in five games at the hands of the Panthers The Oilers can advance to Round 2 with a victory over the Kings in Game 6 at Rogers Place tonight (May 1) The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide our articles are read millions of times every month For more information, please contact the Lindsay Recreation Complex by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1560 or e-mail: recreation@kawarthalakes.ca Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar (Imagn Images)Three of the best players in the NHL are being recognized by their peers and could be taking home some hardware as a result On Wednesday, the NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, along with Colorado Avalanche teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are the finalists for the 2025 Ted Lindsay Award Looking for updated NHL Awards odds? Click here to get the latest odds The @NHLPA has announced that Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are the three finalists for the 2024-25 Ted Lindsay Award. #NHLAwards: https://t.co/YoDd7GcZtC pic.twitter.com/eUFhg2wbxV The Ted Lindsay Award is handed out to the best player in the league as voted on by members of the NHL Players’ Association Kucherov went under the radar for a lot of the regular season but started getting national attention after spearheading the Lightning’s effort to climb up the standings to a second-place finish in the Atlantic Division. The Russian star led the league with 121 points during the regular season, winning the Art Ross Trophy for the second consecutive season also finishing tied for the league lead in assists with 84 The 31-year-old won the Ted Lindsay Award in the 2018-19 season the same year he won his only Hart Trophy as league MVP many have credited the Avalanche’s success this season to the play of Nathan MacKinnon The reigning Hart Trophy winner carried Colorado through the team’s early-season struggles Nova Scotia native was consistent all year long helping the Avs finish third in the Central Division MacKinnon was tied with Kucherov with 84 assists ending up second in overall scoring with 116 points MacKinnon also won the Ted Lindsay as part of his MVP season This is the first time Makar has been nominated for the Ted Lindsay The 26-year-old led all defenders in scoring with 30 goals and 62 assists for 92 points in 80 games The 2022 Norris Trophy winner finished ninth in overall scoring this season The obvious snub from the trio is Leon Draisaitl. The Edmonton Oilers forward won this year’s Rocket Richard Trophy after leading the league with 52 goals the only player in the NHL to hit the half-century mark this season We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Lindsay Marie here Colorado Avalanche standout Nathan MacKinnon is in contention to repeat as the recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award MacKinnon was named a finalist for the award on Wednesday along with Avalanche teammate Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov The award is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association tied Kucherov for the NHL assists lead with 84 and totaled 116 points this season MacKinnon is the reigning Hart Trophy recipient as the league's MVP is a first-time finalist for this award and is also up for the Norris Trophy He led all defensemen this season in goals (30) won his second straight Art Ross Trophy after leading the NHL in scoring with 121 points (37 goals The Ted Lindsay Award is presented annually to the "most outstanding player" in the NHL as voted on by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players' Association MacKinnon, who won the award last season, finished second in the league in points with 116 and tied for first in assists with 84. Kucherov, also a finalist last year and the award’s winner in 2019, led the league with 121 points and tied with MacKinnon for the league lead in assists. Makar, a first-time Ted Lindsay finalist, led all defencemen this season in points (92), goals (30) and assists (62). His point and goal totals were also both good for eighth overall in the league. He is a finalist for the Norris Trophy as well. The winner will be announced at the NHL award show, which will take place in June, with an exact date yet to be announced. Analyzing Hellebuyck’s playoff struggles and how Jets can help him reboundHurricanes sign Taylor Hall to three-year contract extensionCOMMENTS When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines Should you violate our submissions guidelines we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time Kawartha Lakes – We’re on the moove… get with the herd and don’t miss out on this udderly awesome event Registration is now open for the 2025 Lindsay Milk Run The 2025 event is scheduled to take place on Sunday July 20 at the Lindsay Recreation Complex Beginning and ending at the Lindsay Recreation Complex this fun annual tradition is open to all levels of participants and will encompass both 5K and 10K divisions as well as a team category and new this year This event is an official chip timed run provided by Sports Stats Registration takes place through the Race Roster online registration website or the Kawartha Lakes Online Program Registration website Interested participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot as this has been a sold out event for several years in a row Registration is scheduled to close on Wednesday July 16 To learn more about this year’s event visit the Milk Run page or e-mail the Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division at: communitydevelopment@kawarthalakes.ca We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Nell Holtom here Harley Finkelstein is a great entrepreneur and the president of one of the biggest and coolest tech companies in the world: Shopify. Shopify is worth $150B+ in 2025 and is unquestionably one of the greatest successes in the tech world—and it happens to be a Canadian company! He also started the Big Shot podcast which showcases inspiring stories of the greatest Jewish entrepreneurs Their stories are so inspiring and the podcast is one of my personal favourites Lindsay Taub is a professional psychologist they have built a unique and strong partnership and purposely chose Montreal as their home I personally have loved Shopify as long as I can remember, but I only heard about Harley on my way to a commercial mission in Paris in 2023 listening to the podcast Diary of a CEO. That same day When I heard the tech giant was moving to Montreal with his family over our shared passion for entrepreneurship and building things that matter It has been 18 months since Harley moved to Montreal and I have had the pleasure of spending some amazing quality time with him and his wife What’s great about them is that they truly invest in our culture: they dine out and support local restaurants with both their time and money They quite literally put their money where their mouth is A conversation with a power couple I admire but my favourite is Ina Garten’s roast chicken covered in butter H: Coffee in the morning (Xbloom – sold on Shopify 😉 and green tea (Firebelly – my new company) in the afternoon What are your favourites restaurants in Montreal H & L : For a cozy Japanese haven, Kitano Shokudo is perfect. We love Hiroshi (the owner and chef). Otto Yakitori is always fun and delicious and Sushi Nishinokaze is one of the best restaurants we’ve ever eaten at If you’re looking for a French-inspired dining experience, Le Chien Fumant and the new Rôtisserie La Lune offer something exceptional Joe Beef and Liverpool House are true Montreal institutions, known for their unique culinary experiences. Tavern on the Square The vibe at Gibbys St-Sauveur is incredibly cozy making it a great escape for a comforting meal In what we would call the ‘flavor explosion’ category, some of our favorite places include Beba, Oncle Lee, and Kam Fung Damas is a favorite for its consistent quality Bistro La Franquette is a standout neighborhood restaurant where the quality of the food speaks for itself both offer a similar vibe where you instantly feel comfortable L : Olive et Gourmando is one of my favourite lunch places The vibe is casual and homey but the food feels very gourmet The tofu noodle salad is delicious and feels very healthy so I come back to it again and again Foxy is also definitely a hidden gem Every time I go there I am truly blown away by the service the quality of the food and the lively but loungey atmosphere The best restaurants strike a balance between a lack of pretentiousness There are so many hidden gems waiting to be discovered It is a city full of secrets – it is an open secret What’s the best advice you’ve ever received and embracing learning moments lead to a richer life H : Failure is simply the discovery of something that didn’t work It provides insight for the next opportunity Amélie Darvas: We were lucky enough to speak with this bright ambitious and extremely talented young woman before this special occasion Tri Du is known to Quebecers for his famous appearance with the Pacific Geoduck on the program Des kiwis et des hommes We're talking about the great chef Éric Gonzalez Learn more about the career of a renowned chef Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal Discover our list of 101 delicious must-visit culinary spots from all corners of Quebec to add to your bucket list Pizzaiolo Mirko D’Agata from No.900 pizzerias took 1st place at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover Giwa has opened its doors in the Verdun neighborhood bringing a unique touch to the local culinary scene Taza Flores has embraced a new identity while preserving the essence that made it so beloved — a must-rediscover Cela fait maintenant 18 ans que La Petite Cachée rayonne à Mont-Tremblant un arrêt immanquable dans la région des Laurentides Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine Khorasan Kabab has been serving delicious Iranian dishes for over 18 years