Kawartha Lakes Weekly

Paramedics: The overlooked heroes

It’s common to express appreciation for police, firefighters, nurses, doctors and others involved in keeping us safe and healthy, but… Continue reading “Paramedics: The overlooked heroes”

Shoppers find their habits changing as small business owners keep adapting

As the holiday season approaches, many have started their Christmas shopping, and for some it looks a little different than… Continue reading “Shoppers find their habits changing as small business owners keep adapting”

Healtcare (Dis)Connect

A little over a year ago, there was a note of optimism in our editorial about the province’s plans to… Continue reading “Healtcare (Dis)Connect”

Capital budget amendments see project priorities changed, deferred

Kawartha Lakes council passed several amendments to Mayor Doug Elmslie’s proposed 2026 budget during a special meeting recently, including reshuffling… Continue reading “Capital budget amendments see project priorities changed, deferred”

New podcast celebrates small business owners

“Our biggest challenge,” said Melissa Wemyss, “will be choosing amongst the hundreds of candidates who all have great stories.” The… Continue reading “New podcast celebrates small business owners”

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?”