Kawartha Lakes Weekly

Wheels of Hope Transportation Program in search of more volunteers
“Angels with wheels” is how Diane summarized the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope Transportation Program. The Lindsay resident had… Continue reading “Wheels of Hope Transportation Program in search of more volunteers”

Local nurse wraps up 48-year career at Ross Memorial Hospital
The Ross Memorial Hospital had been serving the community for three quarters of a century when Wendy Kane began her… Continue reading “Local nurse wraps up 48-year career at Ross Memorial Hospital”

Fish tales
The history of the delicious walleye in Kawartha Lakes
As walleye season opens this weekend in Kawartha Lakes, it’s clear this popular fish is responsible for much of the… Continue reading “Fish tales”

New Emergency Response and Recovery Fund will help those in need
In the wake of the March ice storm, the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (CFKL) has initiated a new fund… Continue reading “New Emergency Response and Recovery Fund will help those in need”

Family dynamics take centre stage in You Can’t Take It With You
Dr. Frank MacKinnon, one of Canada’s preeminent political scientists, once observed that democracy is in danger when politicians take themselves… Continue reading “Family dynamics take centre stage in You Can’t Take It With You”

Local band rocks for cancer research
Local musicians Jake Norris and the Side Street Band promise a night of great music, dancing and good times on… Continue reading “Local band rocks for cancer research”

Fair Vote Canada takes its message of voting reform across local riding
This system benefits particularly smaller parties that have problems mustering critical mass for riding success
Are you one of many voters who are frustrated with Canada’s first past the post electoral system that awards majority… Continue reading “Fair Vote Canada takes its message of voting reform across local riding”
