News Briefs

New bike share program at A Place Called Home
Last fall, A Place Called Home’s emergency shelter in Lindsay was awarded $5,000 in grant funding from the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes Community Capacity Grant to embark on a new bikeshare program.

Commonwell offers residents free $50 vouchers to get your garden growing
The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group is launching the third year of their highly successful ‘SEEDit,’ garden voucher giveaway soon.

Fatal collision in Kinmount
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred last evening on Pinery Road near Kinmount.

Spring appeal highlights hospital needs
As the community grows, hospital services become even more important.

Man arrested in stabbing incident near downtown Lindsay
On Saturday April 15 at 2:30 am Kawartha Lakes Police responded to the area of York Street South and Russell Street West for a reported stabbing.

Free rain barrels in Fenelon Falls thanks to community effort
April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also put stress on local sewer systems and roads.

Jump in the Lake challenge
For the fourth straight year, residents in the Coboconk area will be jumping in the lake in support of the Coboconk and Area Foodbank. The fourth annual Jump in the Lake Challenge takes place Saturday May 6 at 2 pm.

