Municipal

Citizen says local residents are worried about federal radar program
A Kawartha Lakes resident delivered a deputation to council raising concerns about the proposed Department of National Defence Arctic Over-the-Horizon… Continue reading “Citizen says local residents are worried about federal radar program”

Doble calls on city to get behind skilled trades programs at Fleming College
Council received a memorandum from Ward 5 Coun. Mark Doble calling on the city to advocate for the expansion of… Continue reading “Doble calls on city to get behind skilled trades programs at Fleming College”

Tracy Richardson won’t seek re-election, citing harassment to self, family
Ward 8 councillor was widely expected to run for mayor
Coun. Tracy Richardson – who serves now as deputy mayor of Kawartha Lakes – has formally announced she will not… Continue reading “Tracy Richardson won’t seek re-election, citing harassment to self, family”

Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges
Ward 6 Coun. Ron Ashmore has announced on Facebook he is running for mayor in the fall municipal election. Invoking… Continue reading “Ashmore announces run for mayor this October, promising a Walmart and reduced development charges”

Increase of $9 million approved for Coby Wellness Centre
City council has approved a $9-million increase to the Summit Wellness Centre construction budget, bringing the total cost to about… Continue reading “Increase of $9 million approved for Coby Wellness Centre”

Pay increase for councillors moves ahead over objections from Perry and Ashmore
Council approved a three per cent annual pay increase for the next term, along with a significant increase in compensation… Continue reading “Pay increase for councillors moves ahead over objections from Perry and Ashmore”

Local resident urges council to oppose high speed rail project
A resident of the rural south end of Kawartha Lakes is urging council to formally oppose the proposed Alto high-speed… Continue reading “Local resident urges council to oppose high speed rail project”

