Community
Kamloops grisly discovery resonates with Lindsay man
The juxtaposition isn’t lost on John Stevens. But at this moment, Stevens, an Ojibway man from Nipissing First Nation who… Continue reading “Kamloops grisly discovery resonates with Lindsay man”
Theatres, restaurants frustrated by Ontario’s slow reopening plan
Perhaps one of the hardest industries to be hit by both the persistence and unpredictability of lockdowns has been live theatre. After the Ontario government released its latest re-opening plan in late May, Globus Theatre’s frustration came out in their community newsletter.
“Since March of last year we have tried to react to every setback with hope and resilience. There is no doubt that you have helped us to do that and encouraged our efforts every step of the way. But today, we have lost that hope, and our resilience is at a low ebb. We are sad. And defeated. And tired.”
Fenelon sculpture project to move ahead
The Fenelon Arts Committee has successfully raised the funds needed for The Sculpture Project, according to a media release. The… Continue reading “Fenelon sculpture project to move ahead”
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.
Community Care Foundation’s Virtual Hike for Hospice is underway
Grab your hiking shoes, rollerblades or bicycle: the Community Care Foundation’s virtual Hike for Hospice is now underway. From June… Continue reading “Community Care Foundation’s Virtual Hike for Hospice is underway”
City approves an ORV link through Lindsay
Kawartha Lakes council, by a vote of 7-2, decided at their June 1 committee of the whole meeting to recommend only one route for ORVs to travel through Lindsay. Councillor Pat Dunn called the route the best choice “because it was the shortest, safest route with the fewest number of homes impacted.”
The route selected will impact the following streets:
Bocking recommends against ORVs on roads
Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of health for Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, recommended to council that ORVs… Continue reading “Bocking recommends against ORVs on roads”
