Community

Better cell service coming with investments by province, feds

Residents in Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, and Peterborough County will now have more reliable cellular services as a result of Ontario’s… Continue reading “Better cell service coming with investments by province, feds”

We’ve relied heavily on women’s unpaid work; Can volunteers keep up the pace?

Picture a community-minded female volunteer from the past. Perhaps you think of a hatted and gloved lady pouring tea at… Continue reading “We’ve relied heavily on women’s unpaid work; Can volunteers keep up the pace?”

Community Foundation launches a new agri-innovation loan

Community Foundation launches new agri-innovation loan

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (CFKL) in partnership with Business Community Development Corporation (BCDC), has announced a new loan… Continue reading “Community Foundation launches new agri-innovation loan”

Overcoming hurdles: The Life of Eleanor McQuarrie, D.V.M.

Life had changed in untold ways for Lindsay residents by the mid-1940s, particularly in terms of how they got around…. Continue reading “Overcoming hurdles: The Life of Eleanor McQuarrie, D.V.M.”

Perry departs Kawartha Family Health Team for role with Métis Nation of Ontario

Mike Perry, long-time executive director of the Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team, will leave the organization in the coming weeks… Continue reading “Perry departs Kawartha Family Health Team for role with Métis Nation of Ontario”

Province keeps municipalities guessing: Is paramedic funding down or up?

“Aging tsunami” drives paramedic plans for the future

Consultants Todd MacDonald and John Prno gave council a first look at their 10-year master plan for the Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading ““Aging tsunami” drives paramedic plans for the future”

Having Relations by Sarah Quick goes online on St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a ‘take-out meal’ from the Lakeview Arts Barn (LAB) and an online play reading at… Continue reading “Having Relations by Sarah Quick goes online on St. Patrick’s Day”