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Annie’s story
Coboconk family’s rich history was impacted by Industrial Revolution
Last fall, during a conversation about the Kawartha Lakes Moments and Memories project, a suggestion was made that I get… Continue reading “Annie’s story”
International Women’s Day
We celebrate women - but we still undervalue them, too.
It’s hard to disagree with the fact that the tables are stacked against women in most arenas of life. Most… Continue reading “International Women’s Day”
Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes
Just in Time local history series
A group of elegantly attired women assemble in a large meeting hall and begin to set up chairs for the… Continue reading “Helping hands: The Women’s Institute in Kawartha Lakes”
Maritime movers
Surging real estate prices drove scores of local families to Canada’s eastern provinces during the pandemic. But do they regret leaving Kawartha Lakes?
In one of the most significant shifts Ontario had seen in years, the province experienced a net loss of about… Continue reading “Maritime movers”
Kawartha Lakes Library closes washroom due to illicit drug use
This month, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, Lindsay branch, made the controversial decision to close its public washrooms for the… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Library closes washroom due to illicit drug use”
Library system ready to branch out with new growth plan for 2025
A new chapter is being written for the Kawartha Lakes Library system as demand grows from a burgeoning population. Jamie… Continue reading “Library system ready to branch out with new growth plan for 2025”
The Maple Leaf Forever
Just in Time local history series
Some 30 years ago, Randy Read, a local educator, wrote a song to commemorate the opening of Dr. George Hall… Continue reading “The Maple Leaf Forever”
