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Lots of pushback on city’s strategic plan
March 19 will see more council discussion about document
Dozens of Kawartha Lakes voters braved bad weather and dodgy roads to have their say on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan…. Continue reading “Lots of pushback on city’s strategic plan”
Council cleared of wrongdoing by ombudsman
In a letter dated February 13, 2024 and presented to council earlier this week, J. Paul Dube, the ombudsman for… Continue reading “Council cleared of wrongdoing by ombudsman”
The Circle Game
Cool Tips for a Hot Planet
Our 130-year-old Heintzman upright piano came to us from my husband’s brother, who inherited it from their great aunt Marjorie,… Continue reading “The Circle Game”
Kawartha Art Gallery announces creation of Ken Found Art Fund
In honour of Ken Found’s enduring legacy, his family has planned to preserve his support for the Kawartha Lakes Art… Continue reading “Kawartha Art Gallery announces creation of Ken Found Art Fund”
City coping with new buying realities
E-bidding now allows city to hear bids from U.S. and other nations
Post COVID-19, the competitive municipal bid process is under stress. Many small to medium sized companies that once regularly bid… Continue reading “City coping with new buying realities”
Investing in education
Teaching unions have a long history of pressing for change
Students leaving Leslie Frost Pubic School for their summer holidays 60 years ago were probably blissfully unaware of a simmering… Continue reading “Investing in education”
New deputy mayor sees three priorities for his role in 2024
The new deputy mayor of Kawartha Lakes, Ward 7 Councillor Charlie McDonald, has an ambitious agenda for 2024. McDonald will… Continue reading “New deputy mayor sees three priorities for his role in 2024”
