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Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready
The Paw Patrol guy – you should have lunch with him. I must have heard that several times before meeting… Continue reading “Brian Pickett on animated puppies, claims to fame, and being movie-ready”

Kawartha Lakes fire department issues total burn ban
Effective immediately, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service has issued a total burn ban across the municipality due to the ongoing… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes fire department issues total burn ban”

Local youth beef up agricultural skills in new 4-H market steer program
The Kawartha Lakes Haliburton 4-H Association has a new event this year, with the goal of producing a new crop… Continue reading “Local youth beef up agricultural skills in new 4-H market steer program”

Mayor Doug Elmslie champions growth and community spirit in Kawartha Lakes
This is the final story in Kawartha Lakes Weekly’s series on municipal elected leaders. In addition to the mayor, we… Continue reading “Mayor Doug Elmslie champions growth and community spirit in Kawartha Lakes”

Launch Kawartha opens Centre for Housing Innovation to help address affordable housing crisis
Launch Kawartha officially launched their new Centre for Housing Innovation on July 24. The project is the culmination of partnerships… Continue reading “Launch Kawartha opens Centre for Housing Innovation to help address affordable housing crisis”

Woods Avenue Digital: From skateboards to storyboards
Shaun Toutant found his passion for filming when he was 16 after taking a communication technology class. He and his… Continue reading “Woods Avenue Digital: From skateboards to storyboards”

Small town, big dreams
Will growth in Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes overwhelm our sense of community or can we take steps to preserve it?
For almost 120 years, locals and visitors alike have been gathering for food and fellowship at the Olympia restaurant in… Continue reading “Small town, big dreams”

