Municipal
Library system requests two per cent increase
The Kawartha Lakes Library Board has asked council for a 2 per cent increase over 2021. That amount translates into $131,000.
Kawartha Lakes Police Service asks for big budget increase
More officers will be part of a community response unit that will patrol downtown
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is calling for an additional $541,000 in funding for 2022.
Health unit asks for 5 per cent more from city in 2022
Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of health for the Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge District Health Unit, has requested a five percent increase in the local public health unit levy.
Councillors consider run for mayor’s job but not ready to commit yet
Among a survey of current councillors, Pat Dunn, Doug Elmslie and Ron Ashmore are all considering a run for the mayor’s position next November.
Ward to run for mayor
Prominent local lawyer ready to leave law profession to commit to public service
High profile Lindsay lawyer Jason Ward has made it official — he will be running for mayor in next year’s municipal election.
Grassroots group says ATV fight is “not over”
Darryl James, a local entrepreneur and father of three who helped galvanize support to keep ORVs off Lindsay’s streets, says the fight is “not over.”
Off-road vehicles to access Lindsay streets as Letham loses motion
Yeo changes his vote from last time council voted on issue to back Dunn
In a stunning about-face, Kawartha Lakes council voted down a motion by Mayor Andy Letham to prohibit ORVs from accessing local, collector or arterial roads in Lindsay.
