Stories by Geoff Coleman
Business
Local farming no stranger to tech’s reach
The 25-year-old, third-generation farmer has a dairy and cash crop operation near Dunsford that looks like a farm designed by NASA.
The Arts
Theatre and live performances in Kawartha Lakes this summer boast top-notch talent
It’s hard to imagine a more exciting time for theatre goers in the Kawartha Lakes area.
Community
Toy Story: Lindsay’s Simon Ward and son Theodore leave no stone unturned in quest for Star Wars memorabilia
The Hero’s Journey as a formula has almost been done to death by Hollywood screenwriters.
Community
The Spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Fenelon Falls
From left to right: Kristy Lindsay, FFSS head of guidance, Susan Sainsbury, educational assistant, and Christa Bradburn, FFSS principal.
Community
How ready are you for a prolonged emergency?
There are many positive aspects to life in the Kawartha Lakes, and you can add one more that might not typically come to mind: not a lot of emergencies.
The Arts
<strong>Globus Theatre’s capital campaign sets the stage for long-term success</strong>
After what may have been the most challenging time of Globus's existence, its owners are taking on the second most challenging thing they've ever done.
The Arts
Fenelon Falls 'Still Standing' as popular CBC show sets up in village
Fenelon Falls ticked all the right boxes for CBC’s long-running “Still Standing” television show to film an episode in the village this week.
Community
Your thoughts on the vaccine passport
We asked Kawartha Lakes residents how they felt about having to show proof of vaccination to enter some Ontario businesses and services.
Community
Wright takes on fundraising role for Community Foundation
Sitting on the patio at his waterfront home in Fenelon Falls, Glen Wright can look across the lake to the site of the family cottage where he spent his youth. Built in the mid-1950s, his mother sold the cottage when he was 20, and despite leaving the area to pursue what turned out to be a very successful career, Four Mile Lake was never far from his memory, so he returned and built on the west shore.
Community
Is Kawartha Lakes becoming Muskokaized?
When Bob and Ann-Marie Carruth bought their Sturgeon Lake building lot in 1997, some friends thought they were insane. Now they see it as the smartest investment move ever. Carruth felt that the Kawartha region was poised to become the next Muskoka, pointing out that while not as scenic to some eyes, “This region was still affordable, there was vacant land available, and it was a lot closer to the Greater Toronto Area,” said Bob.
Community
Second crossing: Downtown cores can die if too much traffic diverted, says councillor
As cottage season arrives, a staggering 15,000 cars pass through Fenelon Falls on Saturdays. Locals have long wondered when someone’s house will burn down because the volunteer fire department trucks couldn’t get across the bridge. With these and other concerns in mind, Dillon Consulting staff hosted an on-line webinar recently to present a clear choice from four options under consideration to improve vehicle flow.