Kawartha Lakes Weekly
Tracy Richardson won’t seek re-election, citing harassment to self, family
Ward 8 councillor was widely expected to run for mayor
Coun. Tracy Richardson – who serves now as deputy mayor of Kawartha Lakes – has formally announced she will not… Continue reading “Tracy Richardson won’t seek re-election, citing harassment to self, family”
Former head of local museum suing for wrongful dismissal, defamation
Museum alleges she overpaid herself, but Barbara Doyle says pay was transparent, reported to council
The former managing director of Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives (formerly the Olde Gaol Museum) has filed a wrongful dismissal… Continue reading “Former head of local museum suing for wrongful dismissal, defamation”
TradeUp program helps women discover their place in the trades
Last year, Ampere received a $99,500 seed grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant enabled Ampere… Continue reading “TradeUp program helps women discover their place in the trades”
Council’s pay raise was the right move
About a year ago, this space argued that people in several types of jobs are underpaid relative to their importance… Continue reading “Council’s pay raise was the right move”
Wildcat Theatre director takes final bow
In 1999, James Simmons was late for a job interview at I.E. Weldon Secondary school in Lindsay. Not being from… Continue reading “Wildcat Theatre director takes final bow”
Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges
Ward 6 Coun. Ron Ashmore has announced on Facebook he is running for mayor in the fall municipal election. Invoking… Continue reading “Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges”
Liberals back under 16 social media ban
At the annual Liberal party convention, delegates recently voted in favour of banning social media and AI chatbots for those… Continue reading “Liberals back under 16 social media ban”
