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Big year for construction, including Lindsay’s downtown, new Logie Park

Published on January 17, 2020 in Municipal by Lindsay Advocate

MP Schmale says low taxes, private-sector jobs the answer, not basic income

This year is going to be another big year for construction and infrastructure repair for Lindsay. Below is a snapshot from the City of Kawartha Lakes of what to expect in the coming months:

Enbridge Gas Pipeline Replacement
In order to upgrade aging infrastructure located in downtown Lindsay, Enbridge will replace the natural gas pipelines on Kent Street West starting in late January 2020.

The project scope involves replacing approximately 1.1 kilometres of natural gas main infrastructure on both sides of Kent Street, beginning at Lindsay Street South and ending at Victoria Avenue. The project is expected to last approximately eight weeks.

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Boys and Girls Club set to mark 50 years with slate of youth awards

Published on January 17, 2020 in Community by Lindsay Advocate

This year, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes and to mark this important occasion, the Club is planning a year of events and activities that will honor the past, build awareness about the present, and build towards the future.

The Club was started by Ron Kennedy who spent a lifetime dedicated to working with disadvantaged and disabled youth. Kennedy’s contributions to our community were extensive, including the formation of Kawartha Youth Incorporated in 1970. While Kennedy sadly passed away in 2000, his sister, Lynda Howe, and her family are supporting the Club’s plans for the anniversary celebration. Keep Reading

City council highlights from recent committee of the whole highlights

Published on January 15, 2020 in Municipal by Lindsay Advocate

Susan Blayney has been a long-time volunteer with the Environmental Advisory Committee and is stepping down from this role. Chair Pat Warren and Councillor Richardson presented a certificate of appreciation to Susan for her work on several initiatives. Susan was the driving force behind Kawartha Lakes being named as a Bee City. The Pollinator Pathway project is Susan’s latest project and she invites all who would like to add their properties to the list to register. Shelley Candel, Director of Bee City Canada attended to thank Susan by saying, “You’ve made Kawartha Lakes a better place.”

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Roads 101 roundtables report provides recommendations to council

Published on January 14, 2020 in Municipal by Lindsay Advocate

At today’s committee of the whole meeting, former Deputy Mayor Elmslie thanked the public for participating in the Roads 101 Roundtable sessions by attending community meetings and providing feedback online through Jump In, Kawartha Lakes.

The feedback received from the community resulted in three key recommendations:

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Letham named chair of EOWC for second year in a row

Published on January 14, 2020 in Municipal by Lindsay Advocate

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), at its annual inaugural meeting held last week in Kingston, appointed City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham as the 2020 chair and warden Rick Phillips as the 2020 vice-chair.

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Unwrapped: New store aims for zero waste and sustainable living

Published on January 10, 2020 in Community by Jamie Morris

For her rustic and reused-themed wedding Jenny Connell took a friend’s mother up on an offer of mismatched dishes and cutlery that otherwise sits in boxes 363 days of the year — brought out only for the annual Amnesty International and Machik dinners.

Afterwards Jenny and her husband, Sam, rolled up their sleeves, cleaned off the dishes, and before heading off on their honeymoon, returned them (along with a donation to Amnesty International).

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Two new paramedic deputy chiefs for City

Published on January 9, 2020 in Community/Health by Lindsay Advocate

Province keeps municipalities guessing: Is paramedic funding down or up?

Beginning next week, Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service will welcome two new Deputy Chiefs to their team. Sara Johnston and Patricia Bromfield will begin their new roles for the municipality effective January 13.

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A Place Called Home recipient of $5,000 grant

Published on January 7, 2020 in Community/Poverty Reduction by Lindsay Advocate

Feed Ontario, Food Source, say loss of research about basic income is costly

United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) has announced A Place Called Home (APCH) as the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Telecare Mona Hall Fund to pilot a new Youth Emergency Fund Project.

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First baby of 2020: Baby Walker starts ‘the year off with a bang’

Published on January 3, 2020 in Community by Lindsay Advocate

Walker George made an exciting entrance into the world at 10:39 am on January 2, 2020 – the first baby of the new year born at Ross Memorial Hospital.

While he wasn’t due for another few weeks, “he wanted to start the year off with a bang,” says mother Chantel George.

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Academy Theatre names new GM, four new board members

Published on January 1, 2020 in Community by Roderick Benns

The Academy Theatre has named a brand new GM for the new year, along with four new board members — including Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce President, Bob Armstrong.

In a message sent out widely by email, Academy Theatre Foundation Chair, Mike Piggott, says Craig Metcalf will be the new general manager.

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