Municipal

From road infrastructure to speeding, councillors talk priorities
As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, Kawartha Lakes councillors are sharing their thoughts on the issues… Continue reading “From road infrastructure to speeding, councillors talk priorities”

New dispatch system reduces ambulance shortages
Although Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service saw a spike in emergency calls in 2025, a new state-of-the-art dispatch system helped drastically… Continue reading “New dispatch system reduces ambulance shortages”

Petition to move Colborne Street bridge spearheaded by Lindsay woman
Project is currently in design phase
Council accepted a deputation from a Kawartha Lakes resident regarding a request to relocate the proposed Colborne Street Bridge, a… Continue reading “Petition to move Colborne Street bridge spearheaded by Lindsay woman”

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”

