Community

More money for cameras at geared-to-income housing to help counter gang activity

A new provincial grant of $19,125 will see additional closed circuit television cameras installed at city-managed, geared-to-income housing properties in… Continue reading “More money for cameras at geared-to-income housing to help counter gang activity”

Elderly man standing in his doorway, with a package of food on his doorstep

Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has dispersed $57,280 from the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)…. Continue reading “Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding”

Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision

When Deputy Mayor Patrick O’Reilly contacted Ron Pearson and Murray Walden to inform them council had voted 5-4 to close… Continue reading “Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision”

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Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes kicks off their 5 Days of Giveaways contest

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (BGCKL) is excited to announce their 5 Days of Giveaways Contest beginning… Continue reading “Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes kicks off their 5 Days of Giveaways contest”

Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020

10 food banks across the Kawartha Lakes have served 758 new individuals so far this year, reports the Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020”

Local cinemas pin their spring hopes on successful vaccine

Two local cinemas and the drive-in have all had rough journeys this year due to COVID-19, and yet all hope… Continue reading “Local cinemas pin their spring hopes on successful vaccine”

COVID-19 can’t stop service club’s annual tree sale

The masks tell the story – but only part of it. Members of the Lindsay Optimist Club are committed to… Continue reading “COVID-19 can’t stop service club’s annual tree sale”