Municipal

City approves provincial housing targets, additional powers for mayor
In a unanimous vote, Kawartha Lakes council approved the building of an additional 6,500 housing units by 2031. This also… Continue reading “City approves provincial housing targets, additional powers for mayor”

Elmslie says Lindsay’s population expected to double in just eight years
New mayor says 2024 will bring focus on roads, infrastructure, arts and culture, among other competing interests
Many in Kawartha Lakes were unsure after the last municipal election what kind of council they were going to get…. Continue reading “Elmslie says Lindsay’s population expected to double in just eight years”

Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County Roundtable for Ending Poverty launch food sharing program
The City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County Roundtable for Ending Poverty, along with Hiawatha First Nation, are proud to… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County Roundtable for Ending Poverty launch food sharing program”

Monarch friendly initiative taking place along trail network
Residents and visitors who have travelled along the trail system recently in Kawartha Lakes may have noticed that staff have… Continue reading “Monarch friendly initiative taking place along trail network”

Collaboration needed to tackle affordable housing in Kawartha Lakes
At the July 25 regular council meeting, Michelle Corley, human services manager for housing, presented an update on the affordable… Continue reading “Collaboration needed to tackle affordable housing in Kawartha Lakes”

Rural roads in Kawartha Lakes often recipients of unwelcome garbage
Bags of trash and assorted garbage are silently making their appearance along rural roads across Kawartha Lakes. This type of… Continue reading “Rural roads in Kawartha Lakes often recipients of unwelcome garbage”

Boil water order to operators/users of Pinewood drinking water system in Pontypool
The medical officer of health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Ontario Clean Water Agency to issue… Continue reading “Boil water order to operators/users of Pinewood drinking water system in Pontypool”