Environment

Joe Valas has been the ‘bee’s knees’ to customers for 60 years
Joe Valas never intended to be a full-time beekeeper, but for 60 years, honey fans in the Kawartha Lakes have… Continue reading “Joe Valas has been the ‘bee’s knees’ to customers for 60 years”

Four projects showcase Fleming as leader in environmental, natural sciences
School’s not yet out at Fleming College’s Frost Campus where the summer semester is just now winding down for some… Continue reading “Four projects showcase Fleming as leader in environmental, natural sciences”

The aliens are here: Invasive Dog-Strangling Vine threatens Lindsay’s ecosystem
After a quick summer stroll through downtown Lindsay, one can see that this little town of ours is full of… Continue reading “The aliens are here: Invasive Dog-Strangling Vine threatens Lindsay’s ecosystem”

City’s only horticulturist works hard to beautify 46 public spaces
It’s 9 a.m. at Victoria Park. Another hot, cloudless summer morning, so a picnic table in the shade of an oak… Continue reading “City’s only horticulturist works hard to beautify 46 public spaces”

Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation
One day, perhaps, this will be a well-known story. It will be a story of how a Kawartha Lakes entrepreneur,… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes woman spearheads probiotic soil innovation”

McLaren Marsh viewing platform open again at Ken Reid
After more than five years, the McLaren Marsh viewing platform at Ken Reid Conservation Area has been re-imagined and redeveloped… Continue reading “McLaren Marsh viewing platform open again at Ken Reid”

Lindsay’s lilac gardens coming back in 2019
The lilac gardens just off of Logie Street in Lindsay are little more than stumps right now, and local residents… Continue reading “Lindsay’s lilac gardens coming back in 2019”
