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Wallen saw big community gains during his time at KLCFDC

Wallen saw big community gains during time at KLCFDC

Roderick Benns recently interviewed Andrew Wallen, general manager of Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC). Wallen departs this week… Continue reading “Wallen saw big community gains during time at KLCFDC”

New housing complex should be for rehab, not ‘condoning drugs’: Woman’s petition

New housing complex should be for rehab, not ‘condoning drugs’: Woman’s petition

Vera Fillion lost her 23-year-old son nearly six years ago from a Fentanyl overdose. Now her partner is hooked on… Continue reading “New housing complex should be for rehab, not ‘condoning drugs’: Woman’s petition”

Conservative cuts to library system now mean user fees for some book loans

Free inter-library loans are back at the Kawartha Lakes Public Library system, even after the Ontario Conservatives slashed budgets across… Continue reading “Conservative cuts to library system now mean user fees for some book loans”

Seniors test out the cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

Seniors test out cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

A politician, a physiotherapist, and an artist walk to a barre. That’s not the set-up for a joke. The ballet… Continue reading “Seniors test out cutting edge Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls”

‘Raise the Song of Harvest Home’

September 17, 1997. A terrifying sight is bringing up the rear of Lindsay’s annual Fair Parade. An 80-year-old steam engine… Continue reading “‘Raise the Song of Harvest Home’”

Improvements coming to Doube’s Trestle Bridge

Improvements coming to Doube’s Trestle Bridge

Trail improvements to the historic Doube’s Trestle Bridge are commencing mid September and could take two months. The cost is… Continue reading “Improvements coming to Doube’s Trestle Bridge”

Grand opening of Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

Grand opening of Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls

Local MPP Laurie Scott recently met with representatives from the municipality of Kawartha Lakes and Joan Young, an Ontario Trillium… Continue reading “Grand opening of Seniors Play Park in Fenelon Falls”