Municipal

Conservative cuts to library system now mean user fees for some book loans

Free inter-library loans are back at the Kawartha Lakes Public Library system, even after the Ontario Conservatives slashed budgets across… Continue reading “Conservative cuts to library system now mean user fees for some book loans”

Province keeps municipalities guessing: Is paramedic funding down or up?

Province keeps municipalities guessing: Is paramedic funding down or up?

It hasn’t been easy for municipalities to get a handle on this current provincial government when it comes to funding,… Continue reading “Province keeps municipalities guessing: Is paramedic funding down or up?”

New Lindsay bus route, expanded fleet, as part of new infrastructure money

New Lindsay transit route, expanded fleet, as part of new infrastructure money

Lindsay Transit will be updating its fleet, adding a new route, creating bike racks on buses and upgrading transit software,… Continue reading “New Lindsay transit route, expanded fleet, as part of new infrastructure money”

Ready, set, grow: The challenge and promise of a bigger, better Kawartha Lakes

Speak to any four people in the City of Kawartha Lakes about the prospect of growth and development and you… Continue reading “Ready, set, grow: The challenge and promise of a bigger, better Kawartha Lakes”

City launches new online platform to gather public opinion

For Al Macpherson, a 70-year-old Lindsay resident, city council has not been the most inviting place. “I’ve been to council… Continue reading “City launches new online platform to gather public opinion”

Council approves study for downtown parking

Update on downtown parking strategy — to be complete by year’s end

At the July 16 Council meeting, Council and staff received an update on the Downtown Parking Strategy for Lindsay, Fenelon… Continue reading “Update on downtown parking strategy — to be complete by year’s end”

Lower speed limits may be coming

During the July 16 Regular Council meeting, municipal staff brought forward recommendations to Council surrounding speed concerns across Kawartha Lakes. Council… Continue reading “Lower speed limits may be coming”