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Cold warning issued as severe cold weather approaches

Lakelands Public Health is issuing a cold warning for Kawartha Lakes, effective starting tonight (Thursday, Jan. 29) through to Friday,… Continue reading “Cold warning issued as severe cold weather approaches”

Last year, I was in a small group of guys when, let’s call him Bob, shared that he wasn’t sure… Continue reading “Learning to keep learning”

A bid to have the city formally oppose the federal government’s Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program unanimously passed at the Jan…. Continue reading “Council shoots down federal gun buyback program”

Winter roadway and sidewalk maintenance across Kawartha Lakes is being affected by a province-wide road salt shortage. Road salt supply… Continue reading “Province-wide road salt shortage impacting winter maintenance operations”

Mayor Doug Elmslie, Ward 4 Coun. Dan Joyce, Ward 5 Coun. Mark Doble and CAO Taylor recently attended the 2026… Continue reading “Mayor and councillors advocate for local priorities at ROMA Conference”

The Kawartha Community Foundation has begun recruitment for a new executive director, marking a significant leadership transition as the organization… Continue reading “Kawartha Community Foundation launches executive director recruitment for its next chapter”

Last month, something happened in my backyard that I still can’t quite believe. Our neighbour was nominated anonymously to receive… Continue reading “Proof that good still shows up”