Kawartha Lakes Weekly

If you feel like housing has become harder to afford in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County, you’re not imagining it…. Continue reading “Why housing must be a priority in 2026”

Every year in early December, Kawartha Lakes farmers wait with bated breath for the Environment Canada generated seasonal weather forecast… Continue reading “Seasonal forecast a double-edged sword for local farmers”

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”

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”

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”

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”

“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”