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Therapeutic horseback riding group gets support from 100 Women Who Care
T.H.R.I.L. provides therapy on horseback to improve the quality of life for children, youth and adults with intellectual, physical and emotional challenges.
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The latest News Briefs stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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100 Men make largest donation yet, this time to Hospice
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) Hospice Services, through the Community Care Foundation, received a donation of $11,100 from 100 Men of Kawartha Lakes.
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Kawartha Lakes' flag among the final four in contest
Municipal World Magazine is running the first Canada’s Best Municipal Flag Contest and Kawartha Lakes’ flag has made it to the top four flags out of 64 contenders
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RMH gets support from Kinettes
he ripple effect of the generosity of the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon spreads throughout Kawartha Lakes.
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RMH Auxiliary invites cottage community to play 50/50 summer series
The Ross Memorial Hospital’s volunteers are pleased to welcome the cottage community back to Kawartha Lakes -- and they extend an offer of good fun with a good cause with its Ross Family & Friends 50/50 fundraising raffle.
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Strike up the bands
On Saturday, June 25, Kawartha Lakes Concert Band will be returning to Cambridge Street United Church for their first performance in over two years.
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New AI system will help doctors better capture patient experience
A new program will allow doctors and other clinicians in Kawartha Lakes to use artificial intelligence (AI) to more easily and accurately record their interactions with patients.
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Golf tournament held in support of community garden
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes is excited to announce the Giving is Believing golf tournament fundraiser in support of local Community Agencies and the Edwin Binney’s Community Garden.
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Docks Cannabis has Lindsay grand opening
Docks Cannabis celebrated their official Lindsay Location opening yesterday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony with local Ward 5 Councillor Pat Dunn.
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Want to learn more about our local trees?
Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes is offering short introductory workshops on the trees of Victoria Park.
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Robbery investigation as police need help identifying suspect
The suspect is described as male, white, approximately 5’8”, medium build.
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Leadership training opportunities coming for local young people
Young local youth will have more opportunities to develop their skills and confidence for leadership thanks to the new Rural Youth Leadership Fund being hosted by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes.
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Eldon Township disturbance involving firearm being investigated
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a disturbance in Eldon Township.
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Acupuncturist holds Saturday clinic with all proceeds going to CMHA
Given that May is mental health awareness month, Lori Mitchell, acupuncturist, has found a way to both help and give back at the same time.
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Mike Perry to speak about Metis history, identity at Lindsay Canadian Club
The Lindsay Canadian Club returns to in-person meetings at the Lindsay Legion for its final event of the 2021-2022 season on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022: "Tales from a Métis Son," with guest speaker Mike Perry.
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Championship and household pet cat show to be held this month in Lindsay
The Canadian Cat Association presents a Championship and Household Pet cat show at the Commonwell Exhibition Building at the Lindsay Fairgrounds on April 23-24.
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T.H.R.I.L. Therapeutic Horse Riding looking for volunteers
Volunteers are urgently needed to prepare for Therapeutic Horse Riding In Lindsay’s (T.H.R.I.L) spring riding program.
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Virtual Five Counties Children's Centre Winterfest happening soon
Celebrate the Family Day Weekend with the Five Counties Children's Centre online from February 18-21. Winterfest 2022 will offer fun activities with the Peterborough Petes and the Lindsay Muskies, baking, craft demos, story time, contests and more.
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Snowmobile races return to Lindsay at LEX
Canada’s best snowmobile, snow bike and UTV racers roll into Lindsay, Ontario to compete at the “FXR Kawartha Cup” Snowcross event at the Lindsay Exhibition.
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Essay writing contest for high school students about basic income
This year is the second Universal Basic Income (UBI) high school essay contest in honor of the 20th Annual BIG Conference. All high school students in the U.S. and Canada are invited to enter.
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Shooting investigation in Lindsay
Yesterday just before 10 pm Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to a Lindsay Street North residence for a disturbance call. A second caller reported there had been a shooting.
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Nominations Open in third annual Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards
BGC Kawarthas Foundation has officially opened nominations for the 3rd annual Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards.
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Local health unit revises guidelines for long-term care and retirement home residents
The local health unit has issued revised, interim guidance on when residents of area long-term care and retirement homes need to isolate in a COVID-19 outbreak.