Kawartha Lakes Weekly

Angeline Street to expand to five lanes near hospital
Plan raises questions for local businesses
Angeline Street North will be expanding from three lanes to five between Colborne Street and Kent Street. The proposed design… Continue reading “Angeline Street to expand to five lanes near hospital”

Notwithstanding human rights?
One of the many things about Canadian political life guaranteed to make one feel out of step with the times… Continue reading “Notwithstanding human rights?”

Council approves a 5.9 per cent tax increase as budget passes
Kawartha Lakes council held deliberations on the city’s 2026 capital budget at a special meeting Nov. 25, working through a… Continue reading “Council approves a 5.9 per cent tax increase as budget passes”

Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes works to give every animal a ‘furever’ home
The Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes has one main goal — to find local animals a loving home. “We work… Continue reading “Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes works to give every animal a ‘furever’ home”

Vast size of school board sometimes a challenge: Director
When the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) was created by provincial edict in 1998, it was obvious to even… Continue reading “Vast size of school board sometimes a challenge: Director”

Oakwood farm owner looking to put 13-year-old contaminated soil event behind her
Cindy Brigden is hoping she will soon be experiencing a clean start – and in more ways than one. Thirteen… Continue reading “Oakwood farm owner looking to put 13-year-old contaminated soil event behind her”

Kawartha Lakes ‘living wage’ now $22.20 according to new 2025 data
Minimum wage not high enough to cover expenses
Recent data from the Ontario Living Wage Network revealed that a living wage in Kawartha Lakes is now $22.20 per… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes ‘living wage’ now $22.20 according to new 2025 data”

