Environment

In recorded votes on Tuesday council voted to support private recreational cannabis retail storefronts in Kawartha Lakes but rejected a… Continue reading “It’s yes to cannabis retail storefronts and no to pipeline support”

The Ontario government recently scrapped the province’s Cap and Trade program and is now looking for suggestions, by Nov. 16,… Continue reading “Urgent: Province wants to hear your ideas for a made-in-Ontario Climate Plan”

A new cooperative project is taking shape in Kawartha Lakes aimed at providing residents with access to fresh and healthy… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes community coming together to create access to fresh fruit”

Imagine that you are standing on the water tower in Fenelon Falls, looking as far as the eye can see…. Continue reading “Imagining a plastic-free life”

Bobcaygeon has earned a prestigious ‘four blooms’ (out of five) with a special mention for community involvement, as well as… Continue reading “Bobcaygeon Communities in Bloom project reaps rewards”

It was a hot evening when we visited with José after his shift in the papaya factory in Belize. We… Continue reading “How to eat local all winter long”

Jason Brain is by no means the first local resident to be dismayed by litter in our community and take… Continue reading “Local man draws attention to ‘awful’ litter near Rainbow Bridge in Lindsay”