Municipal

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”

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”

City working to provide emergency child care

The Human Services Department is working with local licensed child care operators to provide emergency child care, free of charge,… Continue reading “City working to provide emergency child care”

Kawartha Lakes relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions

From farmers’ markets to the Victoria Rail Trail, there are a few restrictions being lifted by the city as it… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions”