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Rags to recycling
Tackling the growing problem of textile waste
The city is reviving the 2021 program that saw curbside textile recycling pickup available throughout Kawartha Lakes.

Opioid alert as Lindsay, Cobourg see overdoses
Similar issues seen in Peterborough
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, in consultation with local police services and Emergency Medical Services, is issuing an Opioid Overdose Alert for the entire HKPR jurisdiction.

Lindsay woman on track to be a top Canadian fundraiser for Heart and Stroke
Longtime Lindsay resident Karen McArthur is finishing up her 20th year of canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and is on track to raise $12,000 this year, surpassing her previous personal record of $7,100 from 2021.

Being a teacher means balancing flexible learning with Ministry expectations
Teachers play a big role in the development of children and adolescents. But how much flexibility is there in the job?

Community Care’s Hospice Services nets $12,000 from 100 Women Who Care
Today, Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) Hospice Services, through the Community Care Foundation, gratefully received a donation of $12,050 from 100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes.

Grove Theatre holding two indoor shows at Fenelon Falls Brewing
The Grove Theatre, home of a stunning amphitheatre on the Fenelon Fairgrounds, has partnered with the Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. to bring indoor programming to Kawartha Lakes.

Lindsay sycamore trees awarded heritage designation by Forest Ontario
The five sycamore trees lining Victoria Avenue just north of Peel Street in Lindsay have been given Heritage Tree status by Forests Ontario, a distinction only bestowed on about 100 trees in Southern and Central Ontario.

