Kawartha Lakes Weekly
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”
Conservatives and conservation: an uneasy mix
When a government releases a proposal on Halloween, which also happens to be the day of a pivotal World Series… Continue reading “Conservatives and conservation: an uneasy mix”
Proposed budget features tax increase just under 7 per cent
The city unveiled its proposed 2026 budget, featuring a 6.75 per cent tax increase to support municipal services and infrastructure… Continue reading “Proposed budget features tax increase just under 7 per cent”
