Municipal

City decides against refund of 2019 surplus, will keep for reserves
By a unanimous vote, council endorsed a report from senior staff that recommended against the return to taxpayers of the… Continue reading “City decides against refund of 2019 surplus, will keep for reserves”

City eyes larger tax increase if budget shortfall can’t be addressed elsewhere
Kawartha Lakes is currently looking at a $4.8 million shortfall in funding for their proposed 2021 operating budget. Director of… Continue reading “City eyes larger tax increase if budget shortfall can’t be addressed elsewhere”

Logie Park mostly Canadian — except for the Texas-made climbing web
A made-in-U.S.A. sticker on a brand new piece of playground equipment purchased by the city for Lindsay’s Logie Street Park… Continue reading “Logie Park mostly Canadian — except for the Texas-made climbing web”

Juniper Street housing project gets a step closer: Council to sell land to non-profit
Kawartha Lakes council prioritized the need for housing in Fenelon Falls over the range of objections of a handful of… Continue reading “Juniper Street housing project gets a step closer: Council to sell land to non-profit”

City Notes: New paramedic chief, city rebranding, better snow removal, and more
A miscellany of 12 decisions taken by Kawartha Lakes City Council today: Elmslie honours local volunteer Councillor Doug Elmslie congratulated… Continue reading “City Notes: New paramedic chief, city rebranding, better snow removal, and more”

City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation
City Council received a report at the Nov. 4 Council meeting on the considerations to be reviewed surrounding cannabis production… Continue reading “City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation”

Presentation to council proposes new economic path
Mike Perry and Dennis Geelen believe that Kawartha Lakes should be looking at new and innovative ways to build back… Continue reading “Presentation to council proposes new economic path”

