Municipal

Fire chief announces retirement

Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2021, after more than 32 years of exemplary service… Continue reading “Fire chief announces retirement”

Letham likely to return to private sector after 2022 election

One of the most difficult decisions for most politicians to make is to know when it is time to walk… Continue reading “Letham likely to return to private sector after 2022 election”

Local man says Kawartha Lakes should allow tiny houses

Local man says Kawartha Lakes should allow tiny houses

With local real estate prices spiralling into the stratosphere, Peter Wallace wants Kawartha Lakes to allow the construction and full-time occupancy of tiny homes.

Public shares differing views on off-road vehicle bylaw changes

More off-road vehicle road access criticized in pitches to council

Six local citizens took on the challenge of sharing with council — in just five minutes or less over Zoom — their views on ORV access to municipal roads in the south of the city. Five of them spoke out strongly against allowing more ORV access on city roads.

Council approves ATV access in principle, details to come

Kawartha Lakes council got one step further to allowing ATVs access to a number of designated rural roads in the south of the city, and  routes through Lindsay and Bobcaygeon — creating a united trail system for recreational vehicles running from the Ganaraska Forest all the way to Haliburton.

Lively council meeting expected on ORV issue

The committee of the whole meeting on May 4 promises to be contentious as Kawartha Lakes City Council hears more… Continue reading “Lively council meeting expected on ORV issue”

Second round of pandemic recovery funds available in city

Kawartha Lakes Council has approved a second round of applications for the Community Pandemic Recovery Fund (CPRF) to utilize the… Continue reading “Second round of pandemic recovery funds available in city”