News Briefs

BGC Kawarthas Dream Ball raises almost $60,000 to send kids to camp

It was a record-setting year for an annual event that raises money for children and youth: for the first time… Continue reading “BGC Kawarthas Dream Ball raises almost $60,000 to send kids to camp”

Provincial relief for OPP costs bring Kawartha Lakes tax increase to 6.2%

At a Special Council meeting on December 5, 2024, Sara Beukeboom, director of corporate services, notified Council that the province… Continue reading “Provincial relief for OPP costs bring Kawartha Lakes tax increase to 6.2%”

Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation and Executive Director Vince Killen part ways

The Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC) and Executive Director Vince Killen have mutually agreed to part ways. Mr…. Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation and Executive Director Vince Killen part ways”

Kawartha Lakes Police Service provide update on shooting investigation

Police have obtained a better photograph of the vehicle involved in the shooting which occurred in Lindsay on Dec. 4,… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Police Service provide update on shooting investigation”

Merger of HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health moves forward

The legal merger of both health units into a single entity will take effect January 1, 2025

The Boards of Health for Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) are pleased… Continue reading “Merger of HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health moves forward”

Kawartha Lakes Police Service investigating shooting incident

On Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024 at approximately 3:10 a.m. Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to a report of gunfire in… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Police Service investigating shooting incident”

KLFRS receives equipment grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada®,… Continue reading “KLFRS receives equipment grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada”