Municipal

Mandatory connection fees reduced by City Council

At the September 24 Council meeting, Council adopted changes to By-Law 2014-255, known as the “Mandatory Connection By-Law.” The changes involve… Continue reading “Mandatory connection fees reduced by City Council”

Kawartha Lakes launches Community Paramedic Pilot Program

Kawartha Lakes launches Paramedic Pilot program for seniors

On Monday September 23, Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service began the first day of the three-month Community Paramedic Pilot program. The… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes launches Paramedic Pilot program for seniors”

Council to prioritize capital projects, remain ‘nimble’ in wake of provincial changes

Council met on September 17 and 18 to hear from staff across all departments about the driving forces shaping the… Continue reading “Council to prioritize capital projects, remain ‘nimble’ in wake of provincial changes”

Council eyes tear-down of east-side historical properties to allow for apartment building

It’s a property with a now well-documented past but an uncertain future. There are competing interests and City Council and… Continue reading “Council eyes tear-down of east-side historical properties to allow for apartment building”

Going, going, gone: Death of a species as Kawartha Lakes set to lose 24,000 trees

Peace Park sits on a small, irregular plot of land just north of Central Senior Public School. It’s bordered by Albert… Continue reading “Going, going, gone: Death of a species as Kawartha Lakes set to lose 24,000 trees”

It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast

It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast

Twenty-four chronically homeless people in our area now have a home, thanks to the City of Kawartha Lakes and and… Continue reading “It’s ‘Housing First,’ addiction issues after, says Fourcast”

Council reviews High Water Bill Adjustment Policy

At the Committee of the Whole meeting September 10, Council recommended changes to the High Water Bill Adjustment Policy be… Continue reading “Council reviews High Water Bill Adjustment Policy”