Municipal

City commits to provincial housing plan despite misgivings

Despite real concern that the provincial Conservatives will not provide the funding for necessary critical infrastructure improvements, council approved the… Continue reading “City commits to provincial housing plan despite misgivings”

Integrated care hub for people experiencing homelessness coming to Lindsay

Kawartha Lakes Council has approved a full-time facility for assisting people who are homeless and those living on the street…. Continue reading “Integrated care hub for people experiencing homelessness coming to Lindsay”

City looking at options to slow traffic to make roads safer

The city is looking to slow people down on city roads. Joe Kelly, traffic management supervisor for Kawartha Lakes, told… Continue reading “City looking at options to slow traffic to make roads safer”

City proposes tree preservation bylaw

In a heat wave, we can keep cool in air-conditioned spaces. If that’s not possible, we can head for our… Continue reading “City proposes tree preservation bylaw”

Kawartha Lakes working towards Bird Friendly City certification

The municipality is taking significant strides toward achieving Bird Friendly City Certification, an initiative aimed at protecting and supporting bird… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes working towards Bird Friendly City certification”

CAO says city is attempting to manage extraordinary growth

Local business owners wonder if we’re ready but also see opportunities

Wally Nugent, owner of Wally’s Haircutting for Men, has been working in the downtown for 51 years in five different… Continue reading “CAO says city is attempting to manage extraordinary growth”

Kawartha Lakes Food Source looks to create vegetable gardens near social housing

Heather Kirby, executive director of Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS), asked the city to set aside $6,400 in their 2024… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Food Source looks to create vegetable gardens near social housing”