Municipal

Letham will not stand for a third term as mayor

Letham named chair of EOWC for second year in a row

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), at its annual inaugural meeting held last week in Kingston, appointed City of Kawartha… Continue reading “Letham named chair of EOWC for second year in a row”

Pat O’Reilly new deputy mayor as voted by Council

Pat O’Reilly, councillor for Ward 7 was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes for the 2020 term, effective… Continue reading “Pat O’Reilly new deputy mayor as voted by Council”

Farm country, Canadian Shield…anything but “cottage country”

Have your say: City’s strategic plan for next 4 years

At the December 10 Council meeting, Council was presented with a draft of the new Strategic Plan 2020-2023. Brenda Stonehouse,… Continue reading “Have your say: City’s strategic plan for next 4 years”

Taxes to increase 3.5 per cent under pressure from provincial cuts, winter control costs

At the Special Council meeting on December 3, Council approved the 2020 Operating Budget. There will be a 3.5% increase… Continue reading “Taxes to increase 3.5 per cent under pressure from provincial cuts, winter control costs”

Kawartha Lakes moves forward with initiatives to reduce environmental footprint

At the November 19 meeting, Council passed a motion to proceed with a voluntary ban on single use plastics throughout… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes moves forward with initiatives to reduce environmental footprint”

New manager of public services would be an investment in our library

New manager of public services position would be an investment in our library

Last week, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board presented our proposed 2020 operating budget to City Council. Part of our… Continue reading “New manager of public services position would be an investment in our library”

Mayor says development charges should spur job creation for Kawartha Lakes

At the November 5 public meeting, Kawartha Lakes Council heard from staff, consultants and members of the public about proposed… Continue reading “Mayor says development charges should spur job creation for Kawartha Lakes”