Environment

Adopt a Road gets tossed amidst COVID fears

Back in March when COVID-19 brought Kawartha Lakes to a standstill, one of the many programs put on hold was… Continue reading “Adopt a Road gets tossed amidst COVID fears”

Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority pushes for less winter salting

Mike Walters, the chief executive officer of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, has said that in 60 years Lake… Continue reading “Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority pushes for less winter salting”

Kawartha Lakes is a smallmouth bass paradise

Smallmouth bass are members of the sunfish family, and that is an apt designation, because there is no fish more… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes is a smallmouth bass paradise”

Invasive species: Boaters and anglers have critical role to play in Kawartha Lakes

Invasive species: Boaters and anglers have critical role to play in Kawartha Lakes

The rivers and lakes of Kawartha Lakes are once again teeming with life. Boat owners everywhere are eager to take… Continue reading “Invasive species: Boaters and anglers have critical role to play in Kawartha Lakes”

Ontario government opens 'fall harvest' on cormorant

Ontario government opens ‘fall harvest’ on cormorant

The Ontario government says it’s taking steps to protect fish stocks and natural habitat “from the harmful impacts of double-crested… Continue reading “Ontario government opens ‘fall harvest’ on cormorant”

Tim Hortons’ cups are landfill, not recyling: City

In the coming weeks, Kawartha Lakes will begin to implement new changes to the curbside waste and recycling collection. This… Continue reading “Tim Hortons’ cups are landfill, not recyling: City”

Lindsay to Fenelon Falls: Here’s what it’s like on an electric bike                                

Lindsay to Fenelon Falls on an electric bike: Here’s what it’s like

It’s the first “heat event” of the season and temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees with the humidity. This… Continue reading “Lindsay to Fenelon Falls on an electric bike: Here’s what it’s like”