Kawartha Lakes Weekly

Happy Valentines Day week from your local single gal

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Let me preface this by saying, I don’t hate Valentine’s Day. I really think very little of it generally (coupled… Continue reading “Happy Valentines Day week from your local single gal”

Trade war’s impact on local businesses

As Canada readies for a potential trade war with the United States, business owners in Kawartha Lakes are sharing their… Continue reading “Trade war’s impact on local businesses”

Snowiest January this century in Kawartha Lakes

The 113 cm of accumulation has kept shovels busy

After the warmest fall on record in Ontario, very little snow in November, and only an average accumulation in December,… Continue reading “Snowiest January this century in Kawartha Lakes”

Carroll Baker chooses Kawartha Lakes as a stop on her last tour

On March 25, Lindsay’s Flato Academy Theatre will welcome Canadian country music legend Carroll Baker on her final tour, aptly… Continue reading “Carroll Baker chooses Kawartha Lakes as a stop on her last tour”

Drug poisoning hospitalization rates in Kawartha Lakes higher than provincial average

Presentation to council paints bleak picture of local and national opioid use

A drug poisoning crisis driven by unregulated, synthetic opioids are posing significant health challenges to local residents. Kate Hall, Vidya… Continue reading “Drug poisoning hospitalization rates in Kawartha Lakes higher than provincial average”

Sparkle & Swagger event to support high school athletics in Kawartha Lakes

High school is a time for students to try new things, and athletics plays a vital role in shaping those… Continue reading “Sparkle & Swagger event to support high school athletics in Kawartha Lakes”

City pleased with rollout of organics program

Heather Dzurko, manager of waste management for Kawartha Lakes, is pleased with public acceptance and participation in the first few… Continue reading “City pleased with rollout of organics program”