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Kawartha Lakes ‘living wage’ now $22.20 according to new 2025 data
Minimum wage not high enough to cover expenses
Recent data from the Ontario Living Wage Network revealed that a living wage in Kawartha Lakes is now $22.20 per… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes ‘living wage’ now $22.20 according to new 2025 data”
Proposed budget features tax increase just under 7 per cent
The city unveiled its proposed 2026 budget, featuring a 6.75 per cent tax increase to support municipal services and infrastructure… Continue reading “Proposed budget features tax increase just under 7 per cent”
RMH Foundation holiday appeal seeks support for what matters most
Whether you’ve lived here all your life or you are new to Kawartha Lakes, what matters most for you and… Continue reading “RMH Foundation holiday appeal seeks support for what matters most”
Shoebox Project helps local women affected by homelessness
Local resident Kerri Murphy is once again seeking support from the Kawartha Lakes community in her efforts to reduce the… Continue reading “Shoebox Project helps local women affected by homelessness”
Kawartha Lakes residents honour veterans at Lindsay Cenotaph
More than 150 Kawartha Lakes residents came out to the Lindsay Cenotaph to pay respect to the men and women… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes residents honour veterans at Lindsay Cenotaph”
Kawartha Lakes man shares harrowing reminder to drive sober
Phillip Lee had just started Grade 9 in 1988 when he and his family were hit by a drunk driver…. Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes man shares harrowing reminder to drive sober”
Remembering Indigenous military service
“Hey, I got you something!” Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson tossed me a small package across the council table just… Continue reading “Remembering Indigenous military service”
