Municipal
Child-care challenge when it comes to access
Access to child-care centres for children five and younger has improved across most communities in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton since… Continue reading “Child-care challenge when it comes to access”
Library looks to expand its space and improve digital literacy and tech offerings
City council was briefed Feb. 10 on a proposed 10-year growth management plan that would reshape how the Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Library looks to expand its space and improve digital literacy and tech offerings”
Vital Signs report presented to council on community well-being
'I think that the best outcome would be if the community gets quite involved working collectively to improve what this city is like.'
Representatives from the Kawartha Community Foundation (KCF) presented council with a “report card” on community well-being during a Feb. 10… Continue reading “Vital Signs report presented to council on community well-being”
Council shoots down federal gun buyback program
A bid to have the city formally oppose the federal government’s Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program unanimously passed at the Jan…. Continue reading “Council shoots down federal gun buyback program”
Mayor and councillors advocate for local priorities at ROMA Conference
Mayor Doug Elmslie, Ward 4 Coun. Dan Joyce, Ward 5 Coun. Mark Doble and CAO Taylor recently attended the 2026… Continue reading “Mayor and councillors advocate for local priorities at ROMA Conference”
Local Indigenous strategy moves forward
At the Jan. 13 committee of the whole meeting, council deferred receiving the terms of reference for the Indigenous Reconciliation… Continue reading “Local Indigenous strategy moves forward”
Saucy Willow Inn wins heritage award
The owners of the Saucy Willow Inn have received the Osprey Heritage Award in the heritage restoration/adaptive reuse category from… Continue reading “Saucy Willow Inn wins heritage award”
