Kawartha Lakes Weekly

The Confederate flag has no place in this country

Maybe you’ve seen it on someone’s T-shirt or tattoo. Maybe you’ve seen it on a decal on a truck, a… Continue reading “The Confederate flag has no place in this country”

Misleading headline about long-term financial plan creates communication challenge for council

Kawartha Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie knew something was out of the ordinary when voters began stopping him at the grocery… Continue reading “Misleading headline about long-term financial plan creates communication challenge for council”

Local John Howard Society holds celebration picnic

The John Howard Society Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton recently held a community barbecue and picnic blanket giveaway in Lindsay –… Continue reading “Local John Howard Society holds celebration picnic”

Taking Halloween down a notch

Like a lot of things, what’s now known as spooky season has grown and commercialized over the past few decades…. Continue reading “Taking Halloween down a notch”

Local police undecided on involvement in federal gun buyback program

The federal government announced late last month that they are moving forward with their gun buyback program. Police forces in… Continue reading “Local police undecided on involvement in federal gun buyback program”

Council throws shade on two large solar farm projects

At their September regular meeting, Kawartha Lakes council voted eight to one not to proceed with two large solar farm… Continue reading “Council throws shade on two large solar farm projects”

Get your banking done…at Canada Post

The federal government’s recent decision to dramatically overhaul Canada Post, including ending home delivery to millions more Canadians, represents a… Continue reading “Get your banking done…at Canada Post”