Municipal

City pivots on how it might eliminate deficit
In less than 24 hours Mayor Andy Letham and CAO Ron Taylor appear to have changed tack on the best… Continue reading “City pivots on how it might eliminate deficit”

43 local households in need of affordable rental housing
Hope Lee, manager of housing for Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton, says 43 households are looking for full-time, affordable rental housing… Continue reading “43 local households in need of affordable rental housing”

Eleven roads earmarked for a ‘life cycle extension’ by city
Eleven different stretches of road across the city have been earmarked for this year’s life cycle extension. These roads have… Continue reading “Eleven roads earmarked for a ‘life cycle extension’ by city”

COVID-19 costs city $3.2 million in lost revenue — so far
Chief Administrative Officer Ron Taylor says the city has lost millions of dollars that will most likely never be recovered,… Continue reading “COVID-19 costs city $3.2 million in lost revenue — so far”

Green leader says avoid more property taxes; cities need help from feds
Mike Schreiner, leader of the Ontario Green Party, says municipalities will need significant financial help moving forward – and increasing… Continue reading “Green leader says avoid more property taxes; cities need help from feds”

Grocery sales down 40 per cent over long weekend compared to last year
Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham says grocery sales were down 40 per cent over a typical long weekend in the… Continue reading “Grocery sales down 40 per cent over long weekend compared to last year”

Mayor fears substantial tourism losses but says not the time to give up
Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham fears “substantial losses” depending on how long the city’s tourism-related businesses remain closed because of… Continue reading “Mayor fears substantial tourism losses but says not the time to give up”