Environment
Eating meat and saving our place
There were about 40 indigenous leaders along with some settlers from across Canada on the bus, listening to a young… Continue reading “Eating meat and saving our place”
Trash talk: A plastic waste challenge
Last year, more than 917 tonnes of plastic was collected from our 38,000 households in Kawartha Lakes. That’s the calculation… Continue reading “Trash talk: A plastic waste challenge”
What’s going on with Lake Scugog’s walleye?
The City of Kawartha Lakes was not idly named. The lakes and rivers that crisscross our landscape are a hub… Continue reading “What’s going on with Lake Scugog’s walleye?”
Plastic shock: Tonnes of waste destined for landfill from old Northern Plastic plant
The former Northern Plastic Lumber plant in Lindsay was sold in 2014 to a U.S. company but its corporate legacy… Continue reading “Plastic shock: Tonnes of waste destined for landfill from old Northern Plastic plant”
Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants
Consider this an introduction to a collection of remarkable local residents. Some were here long before any of us were… Continue reading “Our heritage of trees: Look up, way up, at these gentle giants”
250 trees and shrubs planted, spearheaded by Lindsay couple
An incredible 250 trees and shrubs were planted recently at Lavender-Blu EcoFarm in Seagrave, spearheaded by a Lindsay couple who operate ‘Plant… Continue reading “250 trees and shrubs planted, spearheaded by Lindsay couple”
Single-use plastics and Styrofoam: Kawartha Lakes considering voluntary ban
At the November 5 Committee of the Whole, staff brought forward a recommendation to Council for a voluntary ban of… Continue reading “Single-use plastics and Styrofoam: Kawartha Lakes considering voluntary ban”
