Municipal

Capital budget amendments see project priorities changed, deferred

Kawartha Lakes council passed several amendments to Mayor Doug Elmslie’s proposed 2026 budget during a special meeting recently, including reshuffling… Continue reading “Capital budget amendments see project priorities changed, deferred”

2026 municipal calendars are coming

The 2026 municipal calendar includes the weekly curbside collection schedule, landfill locations and hours of operation, helpful waste tips and… Continue reading “2026 municipal calendars are coming”

Shaping the future of wayfinding in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes invites residents, business owners, and visitors to help shape a new municipal and tourism wayfinding strategy, a comprehensive… Continue reading “Shaping the future of wayfinding in Kawartha Lakes”

Council approves a 5.9 per cent tax increase as budget passes

Kawartha Lakes council held deliberations on the city’s 2026 capital budget at a special meeting Nov. 25, working through a… Continue reading “Council approves a 5.9 per cent tax increase as budget passes”

Oakwood farm owner looking to put 13-year-old contaminated soil event behind her

Cindy Brigden is hoping she will soon be experiencing a clean start – and in more ways than one. Thirteen… Continue reading “Oakwood farm owner looking to put 13-year-old contaminated soil event behind her”

Threatening the threatened

Butternut trees. Red headed woodpeckers. Piping plovers. Cougars. Woodland caribou. And now, monarch butterflies. All are on endangered or threatened… Continue reading “Threatening the threatened”

Proposed budget features tax increase just under 7 per cent

The city unveiled its proposed 2026 budget, featuring a 6.75 per cent tax increase to support municipal services and infrastructure… Continue reading “Proposed budget features tax increase just under 7 per cent”