Municipal

Kawartha Lakes to receive an additional $349,500 in Social Services Relief Funding

The Ontario government is building on the previous two phases of the Social Services Relief Fund with an additional $120… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes to receive an additional $349,500 in Social Services Relief Funding”

Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision

When Deputy Mayor Patrick O’Reilly contacted Ron Pearson and Murray Walden to inform them council had voted 5-4 to close… Continue reading “Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision”

Downtown Fenelon Falls to get major face lift

Downtown Fenelon Falls was the main beneficiary in the decision by council not to refund to taxpayers the 2019 budget… Continue reading “Downtown Fenelon Falls to get major face lift”

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Ontario invests in financial advice and training for small businesses and entreprenuers

The Ontario government is investing over $2 million through the Ontario Together Fund to provide small businesses with free, tailored… Continue reading “Ontario invests in financial advice and training for small businesses and entreprenuers”

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”