Municipal

KLPS requests 1.5 per cent increase from city as provincial grants drop
With less money available from the province because of cutbacks, Kawartha Lakes Police Service is looking for a hand from… Continue reading “KLPS requests 1.5 per cent increase from city as provincial grants drop”

Health unit requests money from city after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives
With the Ontario Conservative government reducing provincial grants by 30 per cent for mandatory provincial programs, the local health unit… Continue reading “Health unit requests money from city after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives”

New COVID-19 funding for HKLB school boards
In an effort to keep schools safe from COVID-19, the Ontario government is investing an additional $381 million provided by… Continue reading “New COVID-19 funding for HKLB school boards”

Kawartha Lakes launches Diggin’ Downtown Lindsay business support campaign
As the reconstruction continues in Lindsay’s Downtown, Kawartha Lakes launches “Diggin’ Downtown Lindsay”, a campaign to help give local businesses… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes launches Diggin’ Downtown Lindsay business support campaign”

City took, on average, 54 days to remedy complaints, says retired civil servant
Retired civil servant David Webb made a deputation to council recently regarding the ongoing service level review the city is… Continue reading “City took, on average, 54 days to remedy complaints, says retired civil servant”

City director to bring plan forward to try and avoid large property tax increase
It is budget season at Kawartha Lakes. At a rare evening session on Jan. 26 council heard director of corporate… Continue reading “City director to bring plan forward to try and avoid large property tax increase”

Questions raised about procedural errors in council’s decision to close Ops arena
Council’s sudden vote in November 2020 to close the Ops Community Centre violated council’s own policies, according to Heather Stauble…. Continue reading “Questions raised about procedural errors in council’s decision to close Ops arena”

