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Kawartha Settlers’ Village to appear in ghostly CBC show

Kawartha Settlers’ Village is set to make its television debut as a featured location in an upcoming episode of Ghosting… Continue reading “Kawartha Settlers’ Village to appear in ghostly CBC show”

Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride

OUTspoken

As Kawartha Lakes Pride approaches its 10-year anniversary, we are pleased to announce new partnerships and initiatives. This year will… Continue reading “Plenty of events happening this month for Kawartha Lakes Pride”

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”