Kawartha Lakes Weekly

$30,000 donation jump starts Omemee splash pad campaign

Ward 6 Coun. Ron Ashmore first brought the idea of a splash pad to council six years ago, making it… Continue reading “$30,000 donation jump starts Omemee splash pad campaign”

Inaugural Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival set for Feb. 1

The first Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival will be happening this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eganridge Resort… Continue reading “Inaugural Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival set for Feb. 1”

AI note taking

Kawartha Lakes Health Team embraces new technology for local practitioners

Her name is Heidi and she’ll be helping with your patient care. But really, she’s not a ‘her’ at all…. Continue reading “AI note taking”

Tough flu season may be peaking

By public health measurements, the 2025-2026 flu season has been a challenging one for health care practitioners and their patients…. Continue reading “Tough flu season may be peaking”

Local Indigenous strategy moves forward

At the Jan. 13 committee of the whole meeting, council deferred receiving the terms of reference for the Indigenous Reconciliation… Continue reading “Local Indigenous strategy moves forward”

Saucy Willow Inn wins heritage award

The owners of the Saucy Willow Inn have received the Osprey Heritage Award in the heritage restoration/adaptive reuse category from… Continue reading “Saucy Willow Inn wins heritage award”

Businesses and non profits hit hard by new provincial recycling rules

Changes to Ontario’s blue box program have taken effect this year, with new recycling rules being implemented in Kawartha Lakes…. Continue reading “Businesses and non profits hit hard by new provincial recycling rules”