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Coboconk-Norland Chamber begins fundraising for new wellness centre

The Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to begin fundraising for the new wellness centre to be… Continue reading “Coboconk-Norland Chamber begins fundraising for new wellness centre”

Police looking for this man after woman robbed

On July 26 at approximately 6:30 a.m., a woman who was walking in the area of Kent Street West in… Continue reading “Police looking for this man after woman robbed”

A lawyer digs deep with new book on 'the law of dead bodies'

A lawyer digs deep with new book on ‘the law of dead bodies’

It should come as no surprise that when Jason Ward publishes a book it would be on the law of… Continue reading “A lawyer digs deep with new book on ‘the law of dead bodies’”

John Howard Society launches online tool to better navigate job seeking

Today, the John Howard Society of Ontario launched a new online tool to help those with a police record better navigate the job-seeking… Continue reading “John Howard Society launches online tool to better navigate job seeking”

Memorial blanket for COVID-19 victims to contain more than 9,000 squares

There is a long history of Canadians knitting during times of crisis. In the past, knitting provided a very tangible… Continue reading “Memorial blanket for COVID-19 victims to contain more than 9,000 squares”

Community Foundation disperses emergency support money from Canadian government

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has dispersed $136,400 from the Emergency Community Support Fund, according to a press release,… Continue reading “Community Foundation disperses emergency support money from Canadian government”

New home and new outlook for Kawartha Lakes Food Source

“It’s fantastic.” Heather Kirby, executive director of Kawartha Lakes Food Source, is clearly grinning behind her mask when she describes… Continue reading “New home and new outlook for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”