Environment

This is climate breakdown

Our own Snowmaggedon in January. A major ice storm in March. Flood warnings in April. Smoky air from western wildfires…. Continue reading “This is climate breakdown”

Local senior activist group holds rally in Lindsay to draw awareness of climate change

SCAN!-Kawartha (Seniors for Climate Action Now) recently organized and hosted a Draw the Line rally in Victoria Park in downtown… Continue reading “Local senior activist group holds rally in Lindsay to draw awareness of climate change”

Council throws shade on two large solar farm projects

At their September regular meeting, Kawartha Lakes council voted eight to one not to proceed with two large solar farm… Continue reading “Council throws shade on two large solar farm projects”

Draw the Line protest for climate action to be held Sept. 28 in Lindsay

On September 28, Kawartha residents will rally in Victoria Park in Lindsay to demand urgent climate action and a just… Continue reading “Draw the Line protest for climate action to be held Sept. 28 in Lindsay”

BIA petitions for metal grates surrounding downtown trees

When downtown Lindsay received a massive facelift in 2023-2024, part of the upgrade to the area included the installation of… Continue reading “BIA petitions for metal grates surrounding downtown trees”

An uptick in ticks

When our golden doodle was 10 years old, we found ticks on her following three separate hikes.  After years of… Continue reading “An uptick in ticks”

Kirkfield fire now contained

The Burnt River fire, involving 27 hectares of forest, is now being classified as under control. This means it has… Continue reading “Kirkfield fire now contained”