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Ward 5 Councillor Mark Doble hopes to bring more trade jobs and revitalize North Lindsay

This is the sixth in an anticipated eight-part series where Kawartha Lakes Weekly is sitting down with councillors from all… Continue reading “Ward 5 Councillor Mark Doble hopes to bring more trade jobs and revitalize North Lindsay”

$200,000 OTF grant from province for flooring, lighting at Ampere Makerspace

Local MPP Laurie Scott had the chance to speak with the team at Ampere about the impact of a $200,000… Continue reading “$200,000 OTF grant from province for flooring, lighting at Ampere Makerspace”

Ontario rewards Kawartha Lakes with $1.4 million through the Building Faster Fund

As part of its record-breaking investments in housing-enabling infrastructure, the Ontario government is awarding $1,442,307 million to Kawartha Lakes through the… Continue reading “Ontario rewards Kawartha Lakes with $1.4 million through the Building Faster Fund”

One tiny fighter, countless smiles: A journey from illness to joy

Two-year-old Wrenley Hartung and her family have been through more than their share of health complications in the last year…. Continue reading “One tiny fighter, countless smiles: A journey from illness to joy”

Charlie McDonald’s push for fair housing, better roads, and local healthcare

Charlie McDonald has several titles to his name: Councillor of Ward 7, deputy mayor, and a member of a variety… Continue reading “Charlie McDonald’s push for fair housing, better roads, and local healthcare”

Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes

It seems there’s nothing that turns the heat up on Canadian pride like unexpected attacks by the leader of a… Continue reading “Elbows up patriotism strong across Kawartha Lakes”

Toronto’s hit new improv show: Hookup by Paul Bates transfers to cottage country

Coming off a successful run at the Factory Theatre in Toronto, Paul Bate’s Hookup is headed to cottage country. Globus… Continue reading “Toronto’s hit new improv show: Hookup by Paul Bates transfers to cottage country”