Kawartha Lakes Weekly

Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges
Ward 6 Coun. Ron Ashmore has announced on Facebook he is running for mayor in the fall municipal election. Invoking… Continue reading “Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges”

Liberals back under 16 social media ban
At the annual Liberal party convention, delegates recently voted in favour of banning social media and AI chatbots for those… Continue reading “Liberals back under 16 social media ban”

Tree removal all part of Queen’s Square redevelopment says city
Eleven trees in front of the Lindsay branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library were felled by the city earlier… Continue reading “Tree removal all part of Queen’s Square redevelopment says city”

MP says Parliament will run differently with new Liberal majority
Local MP Jamie Schmale says Parliament will work differently with the Liberals achieving a majority government – including when it… Continue reading “MP says Parliament will run differently with new Liberal majority”

Increase of $9 million approved for Coby Wellness Centre
City council has approved a $9-million increase to the Summit Wellness Centre construction budget, bringing the total cost to about… Continue reading “Increase of $9 million approved for Coby Wellness Centre”

Earth Day reminder: Make planet-friendly choices
Earth Day calls on people across the world to make eco-friendly choices. For Jess Moynes, owner of Unwrapped on Kent… Continue reading “Earth Day reminder: Make planet-friendly choices”

Pay increase for councillors moves ahead over objections from Perry and Ashmore
Council approved a three per cent annual pay increase for the next term, along with a significant increase in compensation… Continue reading “Pay increase for councillors moves ahead over objections from Perry and Ashmore”

