Community
Library offers summer reading club again — with a few twists
The Summer Reading Club is going to look a lot different this year, but the library still wants to make… Continue reading “Library offers summer reading club again — with a few twists”
Canada Day reflection: An ‘accidental Canadian’ considers his roots
With Canada Day in the offing, I often think of how my extended family first arrived in this great land…. Continue reading “Canada Day reflection: An ‘accidental Canadian’ considers his roots”
‘Peoples’ Economy’ summit plans new economic normal in Kawartha Lakes
Some residents of Kawartha Lakes are seizing the moment of economic upheaval to chart a path forward for a new… Continue reading “‘Peoples’ Economy’ summit plans new economic normal in Kawartha Lakes”
Remembering the polio epidemic of 1951
In the late summer of 1951, a young man named Harold Mitchell journeyed to the Canadian National Exhibition with some… Continue reading “Remembering the polio epidemic of 1951”
Local Community Foundation providing funds for local charities responding to pandemic
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes announced it will be providing $136,400 to support local charities responding to COVID-19. It’s… Continue reading “Local Community Foundation providing funds for local charities responding to pandemic”
Show your Canada Day spirit
Although our traditional Canada Day plans are cancelled this year, that does not mean we cannot still celebrate all things… Continue reading “Show your Canada Day spirit”
The rise and fall of bakeries and home baking in Kawartha Lakes
The wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread wafts from the inner sanctum of A.B. Terry’s bakery, confectionery, and restaurant at… Continue reading “The rise and fall of bakeries and home baking in Kawartha Lakes”
