macanroe Hi
Yes, you can load a new module position to that left topbar section. Here is my tweak:
1/ Add a new position in the file: root/templates/gk_evonews/templateDetails.xml
<position>topbar-left</position>
2/ Load this new position into the layout file of template:
root/templates/gk_evonews/layouts/default.php
<?php if($this->API->modules('topbar-left')) : ?>
<jdoc:include type="modules" name="topbar-left" style="gk_style" />
<?php endif; ?>
3/ Create your own module and assign it to this 'topbar-left' position.
Regards