Municipal

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”

Why housing must be a priority in 2026

If you feel like housing has become harder to afford in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County, you’re not imagining it…. Continue reading “Why housing must be a priority in 2026”

Residents invited to mayor’s levee for an afternoon of community and celebration

Mayor Doug Elmslie cordially invites residents and community members to attend a New Year’s Levee to celebrate the 25th anniversary… Continue reading “Residents invited to mayor’s levee for an afternoon of community and celebration”

Tracy Richardson elected as deputy mayor

Ward 8 councillor served for two years in this role previously

Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson will serve as Kawartha Lakes’ deputy mayor for 2026 after being acclaimed to the role… Continue reading “Tracy Richardson elected as deputy mayor”

Capital budget amendments see project priorities changed, deferred

Kawartha Lakes council passed several amendments to Mayor Doug Elmslie’s proposed 2026 budget during a special meeting recently, including reshuffling… Continue reading “Capital budget amendments see project priorities changed, deferred”

2026 municipal calendars are coming

The 2026 municipal calendar includes the weekly curbside collection schedule, landfill locations and hours of operation, helpful waste tips and… Continue reading “2026 municipal calendars are coming”