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Woman finds 21 trunks containing historical treasures

Woman finds 21 trunks containing historical treasures

She inherited 21 huge trunks that had been kept in a basement for 57 years. In a series of three… Continue reading “Woman finds 21 trunks containing historical treasures”

Teacher says ‘travel is the only thing that makes you richer’ as students prepare for Normandy

Several students gathered over a free lunch at Fenelon Falls Secondary School recently to enthusiastically discuss a 10-day trip to… Continue reading “Teacher says ‘travel is the only thing that makes you richer’ as students prepare for Normandy”

Downtown Dreams Contest announces top four finalists

Downtown Dreams Contest announces top four finalists

From yoga to craft beer, from coffee and art, to health and wellness, four Kawartha Lakes’ entrepreneurs are making their… Continue reading “Downtown Dreams Contest announces top four finalists”

‘Crisis’ in Lindsay as homeless diverted elsewhere; food bank says ‘we need help’

With Kawartha Lakes’ homeless shelter, A Place Called Home, at full capacity for the better part of a week, homeless… Continue reading “‘Crisis’ in Lindsay as homeless diverted elsewhere; food bank says ‘we need help’”

Russian farmers to learn about farming life here on the 'Way for Milk' tour

Russian farmers to learn about farming life here on the ‘Way for Milk’ tour

Sometime in the middle of July, about 50 to 100 Russian farmers will be driving around Kawartha Lakes. They won’t… Continue reading “Russian farmers to learn about farming life here on the ‘Way for Milk’ tour”

Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation

Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation

One day, perhaps, this will be a well-known story. It will be a story of how a Kawartha Lakes entrepreneur,… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation”

Kawartha Lakes demonstrators protest Kinder Morgan buyout

Kawartha Lakes demonstrators protest Kinder Morgan buyout

Sylvia C. Keesmaat — A group of local protesters joined more than 100 other protests being held across the country… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes demonstrators protest Kinder Morgan buyout”