Municipal
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”
High speed rail project between could spur local benefits
Kawartha Lakes council wants Alto, the Crown corporation building a high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, to ensure… Continue reading “High speed rail project between could spur local benefits”
Remembering Indigenous military service
“Hey, I got you something!” Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson tossed me a small package across the council table just… Continue reading “Remembering Indigenous military service”
Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth
Small town, big dreams event at Kindred
The Advocate and Kindred Coffee Bar partnered last night to host “Small Town, Big Dreams,” featuring Mayor Doug Elmslie and… Continue reading “Capacity crowd gathers to hear mayor, CAO, discuss community growth”
Concerns shared about high occupancy homes in Ravines of Lindsay subdivision
Emma Ekin, representing residents from the Ravines of Lindsay subdivision on Angeline Street North, spoke to council recently about poorly… Continue reading “Concerns shared about high occupancy homes in Ravines of Lindsay subdivision”
Ten-year ‘deeply affordable and supportive housing strategy’ given initial approval by council
Kawartha Lakes city council has given its initial approval to the 10-Year Deeply Affordable and Supportive Housing Strategy, a report… Continue reading “Ten-year ‘deeply affordable and supportive housing strategy’ given initial approval by council”
