Community

Doug & Mary Perry higher education fund announced
Mike Perry has established the Doug & Mary Perry Higher Education Fund with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. Perry is the past president and co-founder of the foundation.

International Plowing Match cancelled again
Lack of clarity from province forces their hand, organizers say
For the second year in a row, the directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to cancel the… Continue reading “International Plowing Match cancelled again”

Heaven’s Gait Rodeo event to help create safe haven for victims of PTSD
Heaven’s Gait Stable, just north of Cambray, is putting on a rodeo and virtual fundraiser to create a safe haven for victims of trauma. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live on July 3 beginning at 9:30 am.

Podcast Teaser: A tale of two different pandemic small business stories
Though separated by barely a 10-minute walk in Lindsay’s downtown, they’re two businesses with two very different pandemic experiences. Tony’s… Continue reading “Podcast Teaser: A tale of two different pandemic small business stories”

BGC Kawarthas opens splashpad for public access on weekends
The Splash Pad at BGC Kawarthas will be open to the public on weekends beginning Saturday, June 26. Weekdays, the… Continue reading “BGC Kawarthas opens splashpad for public access on weekends”

Kawartha Lakes Public Library launches latest Summer Reading Club
Kawartha Lakes Public Library is offering the Summer Reading Club but with a few twists. The club is going to… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Public Library launches latest Summer Reading Club”

Adventurer and environmentalist plants local roots
I have never set foot outside North America unless parts of the Caribbean count. Whereas Kara Ashley, 25, has been… Continue reading “Adventurer and environmentalist plants local roots”

