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”

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”

With drug poisoning ‘crisis’ as backdrop, public health asks city for more safe disposal bins
Council has been asked to approve at least two more safe disposal bin sites in Kawartha Lakes for used drug… Continue reading “With drug poisoning ‘crisis’ as backdrop, public health asks city for more safe disposal bins”

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”

