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Collaboration needed to tackle affordable housing in Kawartha Lakes

At the July 25 regular council meeting, Michelle Corley, human services manager for housing, presented an update on the affordable… Continue reading “Collaboration needed to tackle affordable housing in Kawartha Lakes”

Rural roads in Kawartha Lakes often recipients of unwelcome garbage

Bags of trash and assorted garbage are silently making their appearance along rural roads across Kawartha Lakes. This type of… Continue reading “Rural roads in Kawartha Lakes often recipients of unwelcome garbage”

Globus Theatre continues their 20th season with musical comedy Tip of the Iceberg

Globus Theatre is bringing an exciting and fun musical comedy to the stage in August, Tip of the Iceberg.  Born and… Continue reading “Globus Theatre continues their 20th season with musical comedy Tip of the Iceberg”

Boil water order to operators/users of Pinewood drinking water system in Pontypool

The medical officer of health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Ontario Clean Water Agency to issue… Continue reading “Boil water order to operators/users of Pinewood drinking water system in Pontypool”

Deserving local students receive generous family legacy scholarship awards

Three local philanthropists, Chris Handley, Mike Perry, and Phong Tan have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to ensuring access to quality… Continue reading “Deserving local students receive generous family legacy scholarship awards”

OTF grant opens new doors at A Place Called Home

Effective fundraising is about building strong community relationships. On July 1, 2022, A Place Called Home’s (APCH) emergency shelter was… Continue reading “OTF grant opens new doors at A Place Called Home”

Mark-a-thon returns in support of A Place Called Home

Mark Fevang decided to participate in a little hiking fundraiser back in 2001 for the local homeless shelter, A Place… Continue reading “Mark-a-thon returns in support of A Place Called Home”