Community

Declaration to fix long-term care made by local group

“We, residents from across Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes, and friends, gathered together virtually, declare that we… Continue reading “Declaration to fix long-term care made by local group”

Community Care doubles Meals on Wheels capacity in city with second kitchen

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes has opened a second kitchen, effectively doubling the organization’s Meals on Wheels production capacity…. Continue reading “Community Care doubles Meals on Wheels capacity in city with second kitchen”

Podcast Teaser: Not your average needle

Podcast Teaser: Not your average needle

It’s not a regular occurrence, but it does seem to happen more frequently lately. The person I’m interviewing for an… Continue reading “Podcast Teaser: Not your average needle”

Former Mayor of Lindsay, Art Truax

Remembering the last mayor of Lindsay and the first of Kawartha Lakes

Among the favourite wintertime activities enjoyed by any youngster living north of Colborne Street in Lindsay is tobogganing on the… Continue reading “Remembering the last mayor of Lindsay and the first of Kawartha Lakes”

Robinson Orume has embraced Canadian winters

Fleming College attracts man escaping oppressive Cameroon government

Robinson Orume is the only fellow I know who can distinguish among species of pangolins or tell you how to… Continue reading “Fleming College attracts man escaping oppressive Cameroon government”

Housing Hardship: Difficult to move forward in Fenelon Falls with housing supply so tight

Jeremy Engelstad, 24, is a Fenelon Falls resident who has done several jobs while growing up in the village, including… Continue reading “Housing Hardship: Difficult to move forward in Fenelon Falls with housing supply so tight”

If you’re approached on a local street for a handout, what’s the right thing to do?

It’s a cold early winter day in Lindsay. The lighter grey of afternoon is darkening and the wind is picking… Continue reading “If you’re approached on a local street for a handout, what’s the right thing to do?”