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Bus to nowhere: A public health crisis
A newcomer to Kawartha Lakes who does not have a car will soon realize how isolated they are.
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The latest Community stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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Construction begins on new Community Care Health Centre
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) broke ground on its new Community Health Centre (CHC) construction project.
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Young Lindsay woman’s career is blooming
Rebecca Anne Bloom is what we call a “creative” these days.
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Year-in-review podcast segment a balancing act
It’s an exercise in steadying that needle so that it hovers in the middle, says Denis Grignon, producer of the Advocate Podcast, about programming the twice-monthly newsmagazine show.
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Fenelon Fall Senior Club needs new users of their club's space
The home of the Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens Club at 58 Murray Street, Fenelon Falls has lost significant revenue from a lack of venue bookings and live events normally held.
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Free as a bird
It’s a bit of a drive to get to Minden from Lindsay. In fact, it can take a good hour (less as the crow flies, of course).
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BGC makes changes in programming to align with new pandemic rules
BGC Kawarthas recently suspended several programs to align with the Ministry of Education’s announcement that school will be moving to online learning for students until at least Jan. 17.
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First local baby of 2022 arrives on New Year's Day
Olivia Walker, daughter to Cheyanne and Colton Walker, became the first baby born at Ross Memorial Hospital in 2022 at 11:34 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1.
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Local airport important for emergency services
Landing planes is a job not just for pilots but for the on-the-ground support, too. That’s where Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport manager, Malcolm Cook, comes in.
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City’s Adopt a Child program brings cheer at holiday time to families in need
Not all families can give gifts to their children in the way they would like. For those families who are on Ontario Works, disability, or receiving childcare subsidies, the city’s Adopt a Child program can help.
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From Bahamas to Fenelon Falls: New Anglican priest loves small town life
When I visited St. James Anglican Church in Fenelon Falls on a warm Sunday morning, hoping to talk Father Alvardo Adderley, I was told it would be best to wait until after the session.
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Volunteers for Victoria County Disaster Trust Fund help people impacted by fire
Grant Peters just recently retired from his roles in a service group that has been playing an under-the-radar role since 1983.
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Parks Canada says Bobcaygeon swing bridge won't be ready until spring
Parks Canada regrets to inform the public that the re-opening of Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge to vehicle traffic is delayed until spring 2022.
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OPP Auxiliary looking for volunteers
The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join the local OPP Auxiliary Program.
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Downeyville's different kind of bottle drive
It’s doubtful the story behind a community hall’s bottle drive would make it to the airwaves of the country’s national radio broadcaster – not since the passing of Stuart McLean, certainly.
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Moose Lodge disbands after 92 years of service to community
After 92 years in Lindsay, a long-time service club has been officially disbanded. Moose Kelly Parker says for a long time Lindsay’s lodge had the biggest base in all of Ontario for the international fraternity known as the Loyal Order of Moose.
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Colourful ‘Dr. Mike’ has seen the world, now calls Lindsay home
One of the first things I learned after meeting Dr. Michael Joseph Moreton is that he likes to be referred to as Dr. Mike. It’s a tradition that began in Asia, where he has decades of work history, and it’s a moniker he carried back home with him.
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Community Care puts government grants to work for volunteers, programs
MPP Laurie Scott and MP Jamie Schmale stopped in at the Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) site to formally congratulate the organization on the work being done as a result of receiving $174,600 in grant money.
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Library system requests two per cent increase
The Kawartha Lakes Library Board has asked council for a 2 per cent increase over 2021. That amount translates into $131,000.
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KLPS officer dies
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Kawartha Lakes Police Service announces the death of one of its members on Nov. 5.
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Kawartha Lakes Police Service asks for big budget increase
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is calling for an additional $541,000 in funding for 2022.
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Two local performers take the virtual stage in B.C. in support of mental health
It’s been more than two years since two area touring performers have been able to tour.
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Spooktacular homes decorated with Halloween spirit
Halloween is just around the corner and we’ve taken the time to document some of the spooky spirit some Lindsay homes have shown this year.