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RMH Auxiliary widens the winners circle with a new 50/50 series
The New Year brings a new series of the Ross Family and Friends 50/50 raffle, the RMH Auxiliary’s popular Hospital fundraiser.
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The latest News Briefs stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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Multi-vehicle crash on Hwy 35
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 35 in Ops Township.
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COVID-19 testing and clinical assessment moving to Victoria Park Armoury
Ross Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre, which provides COVID-19 testing and clinical assessments, will move to the Victoria Park Armoury starting on Tuesday, Jan 11.
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Crayola Canada continues its support of United Way
Crayola Canada presented a cheque for $40,000 to United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes this week.
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Bobcaygeon Kinettes support world class imaging at RMH
The members of the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon take to heart their mission to serve the community’s greatest needs.
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OPP on scene in Cambray for fire investigation
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are on scene investigating a fire where one person has been pronounced dead.
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Police investigating fatal crash at Snug Harbour Road and County Road 36
On Dec. 2 just after 3 pm the Kawartha Lakes Police Service was called to the area of Cty Rd 36 and Snug Harbour Rd for a motor vehicle collision between a northbound car and a southbound dump truck.
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Flato looking for input on affordable housing, purpose-built rentals
Join Shakir Rehmatullah, president and founder of FLATO Developments, and his team for an in-person community engagement meeting on Tuesday Nov. 23 from 4-8 p.m at The Pie Eyed Monk, Lindsay.
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100 Women Who Care helps RMH
The Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation was honoured to be selected by the 100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes to receive members’ combined support for a new community MRI, according to a media release.
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Little Britain now identified
The pedestrian was later pronounced deceased, and has been identified as Hugh MANLEY, 68 years-of-age, of Fenelon Township.
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Community flea market to be held at BGC
BGC Kawarthas’ Youth Warehouse is hosting an inaugural Flea Market on Friday, Nov. 19. It will be an evening of arts, crafts and foods from its youth and community members.
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Museum and local businesses team up for Christmas raffle
With the chilly weather comes the season of giving, and a call to support your local businesses.
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Lindsay Curling Club enters men's team in Everest Club Championship
Lindsay's Curling Club has entered a men's team in the Everest Club Championship, an annual curling tournament held regionally, provincially/territorially and nationally in Canada.
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Viral social media post concerns parents
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service has been contacted overnight by two separate concerned citizens regarding threats of a school shooting that had circulated via the social media app, Snapchat.
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Therese Scheer & Friends’ fundraisers exceed $150,000
Therese Scheer has felt the loss of a loved one to breast cancer. It’s one of the emotions that drives her passion to raise funds for breast cancer care at Ross Memorial Hospital. Thanks to that commitment, and Therese’s ability to inspire others to get involved, she has also witnessed how good people can impact patient care through a good cause.
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Abilities for Life campaign launches
Five Counties Children’s Centre is excited to announce the launch of the Building Abilities for Life Campaign, a $250,000 community fundraising initiative in support of the priority need for speech and language services for children in all the communities Five Counties Children’s Centre serves.
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Mischief at Lady Mackenzie Public School
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a mischief that took place at the Lady Mackenzie Public School in Kirkfield.
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Twisted Trauma Foundation charity hockey game
The first annual Twisted Trauma Foundation Charity Hockey game will be held Saturday November 13 from 8-10 p.m. at the Lindsay Recreation Complex.
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Moose Lodge winds down volunteer work, gives $5,000 to local hospital
Among the community causes to receive a gift from The Moose Lodge is the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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Suspects wanted in Norland theft
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft that occurred at the Norland Food Market; and are looking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects.