Kawartha Lakes Weekly

The details of dining out

In just a month or two, Kawartha Lakes will start to see seasonal visitors returning to our area, whether to… Continue reading “The details of dining out”

New dispatch system reduces ambulance shortages

Although Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service saw a spike in emergency calls in 2025, a new state-of-the-art dispatch system helped drastically… Continue reading “New dispatch system reduces ambulance shortages”

Intimate country concerts promised by Nashville Takeover

If a trip to Music City, USA this summer is not in the cards, The Backyard Music Company aims to… Continue reading “Intimate country concerts promised by Nashville Takeover”

Ontario announces major overhaul to OSAP funding rules

Local students are now worried about their futures

Students applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) this fall will be met with new changes. Applicants will continue… Continue reading “Ontario announces major overhaul to OSAP funding rules”

Why the Science Centre debacle matters

If you grew up in this area, your elementary school experience probably included a visit to the Ontario Science Centre…. Continue reading “Why the Science Centre debacle matters”

Resident seeks accountability for Omemee flooding one year later

Last March residents across Kawartha Lakes experienced high levels of melting ice and snow. Darlene Holliwell said her Omemee condominium… Continue reading “Resident seeks accountability for Omemee flooding one year later”

Large crowd gathers to hear about new Vital Signs research on community well-being

A capacity crowd at Kindred Coffee Bar in downtown Lindsay was on hand last night to hear about the new… Continue reading “Large crowd gathers to hear about new Vital Signs research on community well-being”