Kawartha Lakes Weekly

Reduce the boat noise

When you live around so much water, you get used to the sounds of people enjoying summer. Kids screaming and… Continue reading “Reduce the boat noise”

Haircuts spread joy at A Place Called Home

Andy Barder knew when he recently opened The Barder Shop in downtown Lindsay that he wanted to give back to… Continue reading “Haircuts spread joy at A Place Called Home”

Paying attention to school board trustee pay

It’s been nearly 30 years since Ontario amalgamated school boards down to 72 from 124, creating our huge local Trillium… Continue reading “Paying attention to school board trustee pay”

Exchange student from Nayoro, Japan arriving in August

Host families still needed for one week commitment throughout summer

Culturally curious families are still needed to help host a visiting exchange student from Lindsay’s sister city of Nayoro, Hokkaido,… Continue reading “Exchange student from Nayoro, Japan arriving in August”

City backs Pottinger Street petitioners as council changes its plans

At a recent meeting, Kawartha Lakes council voted unanimously to support a petition from residents inhabiting the south side of… Continue reading “City backs Pottinger Street petitioners as council changes its plans”

Ron Ashmore leads Ward 6 forward with Omemee Beach revamp, townhalls, and push for transparency

This is the seventh story in an anticipated eight-part series where Kawartha Lakes Weekly is sitting down with councillors from… Continue reading “Ron Ashmore leads Ward 6 forward with Omemee Beach revamp, townhalls, and push for transparency”

Exhausted by car noise?

Aftermarket exhausts on local cars one of the top complaints councillor hears about

Tom MacKay just wants a peaceful night’s sleep – but for the past year, he says, sleep has not come… Continue reading “Exhausted by car noise?”