Federal

MP concerned about Bolsover bridge replacement
Two local Members of Parliament, Jamie Schmale (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock) and Adam Chambers (Simcoe North) are concerned over Parks Canada’s decision… Continue reading “MP concerned about Bolsover bridge replacement”

Kawartha Art Gallery now has federal funding to hire an artistic director
The Kawartha Art Gallery (KAG) is pleased to announce the successful funding of an Artistic Director position, CARFAC fees for… Continue reading “Kawartha Art Gallery now has federal funding to hire an artistic director”

Bobcaygeon swing bridge open to the public as of October 20, 2023
Parks Canada advises that the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge is now open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Parks Canada would like… Continue reading “Bobcaygeon swing bridge open to the public as of October 20, 2023”

Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes announces $302,000 in federal funding
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is pleased to announce $302,000 in funding to support seven community services in Kawartha… Continue reading “Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes announces $302,000 in federal funding”

$1 million for Lindsay’s Pinnguaq from federal government
Money is to adapt its digital literacy training tools to support businesses and job-seekers in Indigenous communities
The Pinnguaq Association (Pinnguaq) is a not-for-profit organization focused on working with rural, remote and Indigenous communities to ensure that they have the support they need to develop the digital literacy and skills needed to position them for success.

TS Manufacturing gets federal money to upgrade equipment, expand production
Today, Filomena Tassi, federal minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced over $1.5 million for TS Manufacturing.

Schmale says he did not attend meeting hosted by members of trucker convoy
MP says national media got it wrong
On June 24, 24 Conservative members of parliament, including Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton member Jamie Schmale, were identified by CTV News as having attended meetings hosted by four people closely linked to the so-called Freedom Convoy movement. However, Schmale’s office says this just isn’t true.