Municipal

City approves new homes in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls

City approves new homes in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls

Skilled trades people grab your tools — decisions made by council at their monthly May meeting will be to your… Continue reading “City approves new homes in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls”

Council to allow residents to attend council meetings electronically

The municipality has amended the procedural by-law to allow people to attend and participate in council meetings electronically post-pandemic, after… Continue reading “Council to allow residents to attend council meetings electronically”

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

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”