Kawartha Lakes names osprey as official bird

Ward 5 candidate Mark Doble says a ‘talent pipeline’ needed to fuel local economy

Mark Doble says one of the most important roles a city councillor can play is that of “a de facto… Continue reading “Ward 5 candidate Mark Doble says a ‘talent pipeline’ needed to fuel local economy”

Fatal riding lawn mower accident under investigation

Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal riding lawn… Continue reading “Fatal riding lawn mower accident under investigation”

Roads, speed and housing top priorities for two new candidates in the race for Ward 1

Two more candidates have put their names into the race for Ward 1 in this October’s election. Jennifer Silverthorne-Litton has… Continue reading “Roads, speed and housing top priorities for two new candidates in the race for Ward 1”

Council continues partnership agreement with Kawartha Art Gallery for three more years

Council has directed staff to draft a new multiyear partnership agreement with the Kawartha Art Gallery (KAG) for council’s consideration… Continue reading “Council continues partnership agreement with Kawartha Art Gallery for three more years”

Eric Smeaton announces he will run in Ward 7

Eric Smeaton announced today that he will be running for Ward 7 councillor in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Smeaton,… Continue reading “Eric Smeaton announces he will run in Ward 7”

Why investing in our stages is an investment in our soul

My formative years involved being crammed into the dodgiest of rooms with like-minded people, where I was either playing music… Continue reading “Why investing in our stages is an investment in our soul”

Sharing the gift of music

A recent donation of guitars and other music gear to A Place Called Home is the result of a small… Continue reading “Sharing the gift of music”