News Briefs

United Way CKL receives $78,100 OTF Grant

arlier this year, the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (United Way CKL) received a $78,100 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

Youth music program receives support from TD Bank Group

BGC Kawarthas is pleased to announce that with the support of TD Bank Group, it will be offering the Youth Music Makers program for the 2021/22 school year at the club’s main facility in Lindsay.   

Fatal collision in Manvers Township

Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 35 in Manvers Township. 

Paralympic athlete wants to give back to community

Jon Thurston of Dunsford is a member of Canada’s National Wheelchair Curling Team and would like to introduce other wheelchair users to his sport.

Explore science and tech at Pinnguaq’s Big Summer Hangout

Pinnguaq is gearing up for an exciting autumn of live programming and events, beginning with its Big Summer Hangout pop-up event on Aug. 28 from 10 am to 3 pm on the Kawartha Lakes Makerspace in Lindsay.

Drive-through vaccination clinic at LEX closes this month

Ross Memorial Hospital’s drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) is closing on Friday, August 27.

Drowning in Rosedale

Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a drowning on the Rosedale River, in Fenelon Township.