Kawartha Lakes Weekly

MP says Parliament will run differently with new Liberal majority

Local MP Jamie Schmale says Parliament will work differently with the Liberals achieving a majority government – including when it… Continue reading “MP says Parliament will run differently with new Liberal majority”

Increase of $9 million approved for Coby Wellness Centre

City council has approved a $9-million increase to the Summit Wellness Centre construction budget, bringing the total cost to about… Continue reading “Increase of $9 million approved for Coby Wellness Centre”

Earth Day reminder: Make planet-friendly choices

Earth Day calls on people across the world to make eco-friendly choices. For Jess Moynes, owner of Unwrapped on Kent… Continue reading “Earth Day reminder: Make planet-friendly choices”

Pay increase for councillors moves ahead over objections from Perry and Ashmore

Council approved a three per cent annual pay increase for the next term, along with a significant increase in compensation… Continue reading “Pay increase for councillors moves ahead over objections from Perry and Ashmore”

Kinmount historian Guy Scott remembered for a lifetime of storytelling

After local historian and Kinmount resident Guy Scott died last week, those who worked with him in the community are… Continue reading “Kinmount historian Guy Scott remembered for a lifetime of storytelling”

Trustee roles and student grading could shift under proposed legislation

Recently Paul Calandra, Ontario’s education minister, announced proposed legislative changes that will affect school boards across the province, including TLDSB…. Continue reading “Trustee roles and student grading could shift under proposed legislation”

Stop single-game sports betting

When the federal government made it legal to bet on individual sporting events in 2021, it seemed a bad idea…. Continue reading “Stop single-game sports betting”