Municipal

Council cleared of wrongdoing by ombudsman

In a letter dated February 13, 2024 and presented to council earlier this week, J. Paul Dube, the ombudsman for… Continue reading “Council cleared of wrongdoing by ombudsman”

Province keeps municipalities guessing: Is paramedic funding down or up?

City coping with new buying realities

E-bidding now allows city to hear bids from U.S. and other nations

Post COVID-19, the competitive municipal bid process is under stress. Many small to medium sized companies that once regularly bid… Continue reading “City coping with new buying realities”

New deputy mayor sees three priorities for his role in 2024

The new deputy mayor of Kawartha Lakes, Ward 7 Councillor Charlie McDonald, has an ambitious agenda for 2024. McDonald will… Continue reading “New deputy mayor sees three priorities for his role in 2024”

Public consultation on draft strategic plan coming in February

After much discussion and debate at the Jan. 30 meeting, Kawartha Lakes council unanimously approved a motion put forward by… Continue reading “Public consultation on draft strategic plan coming in February”

City strategic plan gets pushback from council

The draft Kawartha Lakes strategic plan for 2023-2027, presented by CAO Ron Taylor and Manager of Strategy and Innovation Brenda… Continue reading “City strategic plan gets pushback from council”

Residents want answers about slow storm clean-up

As many local residents waited anxiously for plows and sanders to arrive following a snowstorm that began on Jan. 4… Continue reading “Residents want answers about slow storm clean-up”