Community

New food bank opens in Kinmount

Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is opening a new food bank in Kinmount — the home town of local MPP… Continue reading “New food bank opens in Kinmount”

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

It is surely ironic that Christmas, the celebration of a child born to a homeless couple, has become one of… Continue reading “I’m dreaming of a green Christmas”

MPP Scott protects ‘double hatter’ firefighters

Local MPP and Ontario Minister of Labour Laurie Scott has introduced reforms to protect full-time firefighters who also serve as… Continue reading “MPP Scott protects ‘double hatter’ firefighters”

KLAC wants to work with new council to advance tourism, development

The Kawartha Lakes Arts Council and the Kawartha Lakes Heritage Network are looking forward to working with the new council… Continue reading “KLAC wants to work with new council to advance tourism, development”

GM Oshawa to close: Reports

Hundreds of people across the City of Kawartha Lakes will be affected if GM Oshawa shuts down its operations after… Continue reading “GM Oshawa to close: Reports”

ABLE: New group support for local families in Fenelon Falls

My son, Jeremy Engelstad, knows just about everyone in Fenelon Falls it seems, and that makes me a little bit… Continue reading “ABLE: New group support for local families in Fenelon Falls”

The active transportation alternative: 10 great benefits

So, if we can agree that, as argued in an earlier column, Lindsay is a car-first community, what would be… Continue reading “The active transportation alternative: 10 great benefits”