Environment

A nasty weather pattern persists over southern Ontario, including the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Precipitation gauges around the watershed have recorded… Continue reading “Flood warning for Kawartha Conservation watershed”

Ask Keith Taylor about his ideas on farming and food production and you will no doubt receive a passionate and… Continue reading “Growing food alternatives here in Kawartha Lakes”

If you drop in to Hill’s Florist & Greenhouses, a family business with deep local roots and extensive community connections,… Continue reading “Fleming College attracts student from India who may now want to grow roots in Canada”

Heavy precipitation, combined with snowmelt and frozen ground conditions are resulting in significant runoff. Water levels in local rivers and… Continue reading “City, Kawartha Conservation say flood watch in place all week in Kawartha Lakes”

A series of the low-pressure systems is moving through southern Ontario, including the Kawartha Conservation watershed, bringing a significant amount… Continue reading “Flood watch issued by Kawartha Conservation with insistent rain, melting”

One of Lindsay’s signature parks, Rivera, may look all torn up but most of it is completely open to the… Continue reading “What’s going at Rivera Park? $8 million pumping station needed for future development”

An old Chinese proverb notes “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time… Continue reading “Get your seedlings now for spring planting”