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A lawyer digs deep with new book on 'the law of dead bodies'

A lawyer digs deep with new book on ‘the law of dead bodies’

It should come as no surprise that when Jason Ward publishes a book it would be on the law of… Continue reading “A lawyer digs deep with new book on ‘the law of dead bodies’”

John Howard Society launches online tool to better navigate job seeking

Today, the John Howard Society of Ontario launched a new online tool to help those with a police record better navigate the job-seeking… Continue reading “John Howard Society launches online tool to better navigate job seeking”

Memorial blanket for COVID-19 victims to contain more than 9,000 squares

There is a long history of Canadians knitting during times of crisis. In the past, knitting provided a very tangible… Continue reading “Memorial blanket for COVID-19 victims to contain more than 9,000 squares”

Community Foundation disperses emergency support money from Canadian government

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has dispersed $136,400 from the Emergency Community Support Fund, according to a press release,… Continue reading “Community Foundation disperses emergency support money from Canadian government”

New home and new outlook for Kawartha Lakes Food Source

“It’s fantastic.” Heather Kirby, executive director of Kawartha Lakes Food Source, is clearly grinning behind her mask when she describes… Continue reading “New home and new outlook for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”

Globus fundraising campaign looks to raise $200,000 with help of foundation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Globus Theatre was forced to cancel their 17th season of professional summer theatre. With 60… Continue reading “Globus fundraising campaign looks to raise $200,000 with help of foundation”

Lindsay to Fenelon Falls: Here’s what it’s like on an electric bike                                

Lindsay to Fenelon Falls on an electric bike: Here’s what it’s like

It’s the first “heat event” of the season and temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees with the humidity. This… Continue reading “Lindsay to Fenelon Falls on an electric bike: Here’s what it’s like”