Municipal

High speed rail project between could spur local benefits

Kawartha Lakes council wants Alto, the Crown corporation building a high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, to ensure… Continue reading “High speed rail project between could spur local benefits”

Remembering Indigenous military service

“Hey, I got you something!”  Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson tossed me a small package across the council table just… Continue reading “Remembering Indigenous military service”

Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth

Small town, big dreams event at Kindred

The Advocate and Kindred Coffee Bar partnered last night to host “Small Town, Big Dreams,” featuring Mayor Doug Elmslie and… Continue reading “Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth”

Concerns shared about high occupancy homes in Ravines of Lindsay subdivision

Emma Ekin, representing residents from the Ravines of Lindsay subdivision on Angeline Street North, spoke to council recently about poorly… Continue reading “Concerns shared about high occupancy homes in Ravines of Lindsay subdivision”

Ten-year ‘deeply affordable and supportive housing strategy’ given initial approval by council

Kawartha Lakes city council has given its initial approval to the 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy, a report… Continue reading “Ten-year ‘deeply affordable and supportive housing strategy’ given initial approval by council”

Fires in Kawartha Lakes under control

As of Friday Aug. 15 the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) reports that fires in Kawartha Lakes are now under… Continue reading “Fires in Kawartha Lakes under control”

Burnt River fire contained

The Ministry of Natural Resources is reporting that the wildfire in Burnt River is held, meaning a boundary has been… Continue reading “Burnt River fire contained”