Municipal
Two councillors push for bigger role for OPP for short-term rental complaints
As Kawartha Lakes council debates the merits of a new short-term rental (STR) by-law that could be in place as early as this May, councillors Charlie McDonald and Emmett Yeo believe the Ontario Provincial Police need to play a far larger role than they currently are in keeping the peace and enforcing nuisance laws that are part of the Ontario criminal code.
Staff recommends pilot recycling project become permanent
In a report presented to the Committee of the Whole on April 4, David Kerr, manager for environmental services, recommended council approve a permanent bulky plastic recycling program (BPRP) for Kawartha Lakes.
Fenelon Falls could be getting a new city park with local fundraising help
Kawartha Lakes is seriously considering turning a piece of city owned property on Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls into a public park with the help of local fundraising and promises from neighbours to assist in maintaining the property.
Short term rentals could be funded through licenses; plans for inspections could happen as early as this summer
Despite considerable pushback from numerous short-term rental owners, Kawartha Lakes council has decided to take another step forward with its plan to license and inspect the 600-800 short-term rentals (STRs) in the city.
68 Lindsay Street North: Are things improving nearly one year later?
‘Homelessness is not always a choice’
The city and local police force believe things are improving at 68 Lindsay Street North (LSN) after a slew of policy changes were made in the past year.
Council expenses rise 3.5 percent between 2021 and 2022
Leanne Mitchell, supervisor of cost accounting, presented what council had spent on renumeration and expenses at the last council meeting, comparing overall costs to fund council in 2021 to those costs in 2022.
Coboconk’s Summit Wellness Centre looking to start construction in spring
Ian Forster and Jennifer Wilson of the Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce provided an update on the $16 million Summit Wellness Centre to be built on the Legion Park site in Coboconk at the latest city council meeting.