Municipal

Council passes final version of STR bylaw

After multiple meetings to gather information, dozens of impassioned deputations and many hours of council debate and staff preparation time,… Continue reading “Council passes final version of STR bylaw”

City gearing up for STR licensing roll out

It is expected, at the June regular meeting of Kawartha Lakes council, that members will finally approve the city-wide short-term… Continue reading “City gearing up for STR licensing roll out”

Soon 40 will be the new 50 on area roads

In October 2021, the municipality launched the Community Area Speed Limit (“40 is the new 50”) project to help improve motorist,… Continue reading “Soon 40 will be the new 50 on area roads”

Local paramedic honoured for her bravery

On Wednesday evening the Ontario government honoured paramedics from across the province with the inaugural Ontario Medal of Paramedic Bravery…. Continue reading “Local paramedic honoured for her bravery”

Lindsay’s population set to double, says mayor in speech

In his mayoral luncheon speech, sponsored by the Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Doug Elmslie told attendees in… Continue reading “Lindsay’s population set to double, says mayor in speech”

Filming wraps up in Kawartha Lakes for upcoming movie, Monk

Filming has wrapped as of May 18 on the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail. Monk, a mystery comedy-drama series about a… Continue reading “Filming wraps up in Kawartha Lakes for upcoming movie, Monk”

Rally to save Minden ER to be held tomorrow at village’s fairgrounds

'A catastrophic event that will leave thousands of residents without accessible, emergency health care'

With only 25 days left until the scheduled closing of the Minden Hospital emergency department, opponents of the closure right across the region will hold a rally tomorrow from Noon to 4 pm at the Minden Fairgrounds.