News Briefs

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Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has dispersed $57,280 from the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)…. Continue reading “Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding”

Read at Reid: Story Walk program launches at conservation area

Kawartha Conservation and the Kawartha Lakes Public Library are launching the popular Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area this… Continue reading “Read at Reid: Story Walk program launches at conservation area”

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Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes kicks off their 5 Days of Giveaways contest

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (BGCKL) is excited to announce their 5 Days of Giveaways Contest beginning… Continue reading “Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes kicks off their 5 Days of Giveaways contest”

Poster that reads Cocktails and Candy Canes, with a picture of Leisa Way

An intimate evening of festive music with Leisa Way at Globus Theatre 

Audiences who missed Leisa Way’s performance due to cancellations of Globus Theatre’s 2020 season will have another opportunity to see… Continue reading “An intimate evening of festive music with Leisa Way at Globus Theatre “

United Way disperses additional $90,000 to Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton programs

On Oct. 5 United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) launched a second call for applications for the… Continue reading “United Way disperses additional $90,000 to Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton programs”

United Way community garden donates 12,700 lbs of produce to local organizations

United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) announced recently that the cumulative total of produce donated from Edwin… Continue reading “United Way community garden donates 12,700 lbs of produce to local organizations”

A woman opening an envelope which has a gift card enclosed. A message on the gift card reads "you are strong and you are not alone".

Support needed for local project to help women impacted by homelessness

Local resident Kerri Murphy is seeking support from the Kawartha Lakes Community in her efforts to reduce the feelings of… Continue reading “Support needed for local project to help women impacted by homelessness”