Municipal
Constituents push back against 2023 city budget
During the municipal election campaign last October, a number of councillors promised evening meetings, hoping to increase citizen participation.
Kawartha Lakes asking for public input on short-term rentals
During last fall’s municipal election two issues dominated the campaign: roads and short-term rentals (STRs).
Elmslie attends first EOWC meeting as mayor
The City of Kawartha Lakes took part in the inaugural meeting of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) on January 12 to 13, 2023 with Mayor Doug Elmslie and CAO Ron Taylor attending.
Mayor thanks snow plow operators for response during last snowstorm
At the last committee of the whole meeting, Mayor Doug Elmslie took time out from the regular agenda to recognize the efforts made by the public works department in reacting to the Christmas snow storm and ensuring roads were safely cleared as soon as it was feasible.
Bylaw officers may soon have body cams
If approved by city council in the upcoming 2023 budget, Kawartha Lakes municipal law enforcement and licensing enforcement officers could soon be equipped with body cameras.
Local politicians open to change to boost election turnout
Ontario’s 2022 municipal elections saw astoundingly poor turnouts in most centres.
Snow volume and sustained winds were the real challenge, says city official
As rural areas in Kawartha Lakes continue to dig out from last weekend’s winter storm, public patience with the pace of the clean-up by the city and private contractors appears to be wearing thin.
