Provincial

Ford government hiding behind local health service board on Minden ER closing

The imminent closure of Minden’s ER is nothing more than an unfortunate local decision…if your name is Doug Ford, Sylvia Jones, or Laurie Scott.

Protest confirmed for today in front of MPP’s office over Minden ER closure decision

Dave Glover wants to see a big crowd in front of MPP Laurie Scott’s office at 14 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay, on Friday May 12 from 10 am till 1 pm

Province adds new daycare spaces

The Ontario government is making child care more affordable and accessible for families in Kawartha Lakes communities by creating 443 new affordable licensed child care spaces by 2026.

Local woman organizes protest in front of MPP’s office as healthcare system buckles

A local woman is fed up with the ongoing challenges in the provincial healthcare system, especially the lack of over-the-counter medications and timely access to seeing a doctor.

Council unanimous in opposing Ontario Conservatives’ Bill 23

Kawartha Lakes’ newly sworn-in council came together at only their second official meeting to unanimously show their concern and frustration with Bill 23.

Caressant Care, Lindsay says it welcomes new ‘partnership’ with Ministry to address care issues

A Lindsay nursing home says it will address compliance issues quickly with the help of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Caressant Care’s Mary Street home location ordered to cease admissions of new residents

Caressant Care Lindsay nursing home has been ordered to stop accepting new residents.