Community
Being Black in Kawartha Lakes
Since the murder of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis, U.S., Black Canadians and their allies have raised their… Continue reading “Being Black in Kawartha Lakes”
Community Care Foundation reaches $25,000 goal: Virtual Hike for Hospice
The Community Care Foundation and Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes’ (CCCKL) Hospice Services are thrilled to announce that they… Continue reading “Community Care Foundation reaches $25,000 goal: Virtual Hike for Hospice”
Kawartha Lakes Library system eliminates late fines
Kawartha Lakes Public Library has taken a historic step in further removing barriers to service for users by eliminating late… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Library system eliminates late fines”
First annual Scarecrow Festival coming to Omemee
If Kelly Hiscock, Co-President of the Omemee Blooms Garden Club, has her way Omemee just might become the scarecrow capital… Continue reading “First annual Scarecrow Festival coming to Omemee”
Community anger growing with long wait times at LifeLabs
Outrage over long wait times at Lindsay’s LifeLabs – the only such laboratory in Kawartha Lakes – is growing. The… Continue reading “Community anger growing with long wait times at LifeLabs”
VCCS receives more provincial funding for job training
Ontario is investing $225,000 to help people in Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough train for good jobs in a variety of… Continue reading “VCCS receives more provincial funding for job training”
Pandemic shows true picture of homelessness in Kawartha Lakes
On the surface, it would seem that the pandemic created a surge in homelessness in Kawartha Lakes. Indeed, A Place… Continue reading “Pandemic shows true picture of homelessness in Kawartha Lakes”
