Municipal

City proposes $57 million capital budget

At the December regular council meeting, Kawartha Lakes senior staff presented a prioritized listing of capital projects for consideration and debate — including $26 million in road repairs and upgrades.

Rural roads in city still under stress from snow

While the town of Lindsay has been spared the worst from a punishing winter storm that began on Friday, some communities in Ward One and War Six received over two feet of snow.

Senior staff provide new council with 2023 budget overview

City treasurer Carolyn Daynes provided the incoming council what she called “a high-level overview” of the proposed 2023 city budget.

Kirkfield firehall rocked by mass resignations

At a meeting on Dec. 19, six of Kirkfield’s 17 volunteer firefighters announced they are resigning from the force. Five of the six will resign effective Jan. 1, 2023

Water costs could rise 3 per cent if council passes motion in February

Few residents in Ontario spend as much time talking about the cost and quality of their water as do those of Kawartha Lakes.

Buying local not so easy for city thanks to provincial rules and free trade

Every year, Kawartha Lakes council is responsible for purchasing millions of dollars’ worth of capital and consumable goods from businesses across Ontario.

Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund awards over a quarter million dollars

Five local organizations discovered on Dec. 13 they will be the beneficiaries of funding from the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund for 2023.