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Dunn confirms he won’t be running in Ward Five, opening door to run for mayor
Long time Ward Five councillor Pat Dunn confirmed via email with the Advocate that he will not be running for council in his ward in October, opening the door to a run for mayor.
No need to panic on food supply issues, say grocers
Back when COVID first spread to Canada in March 2020, people panicked by the unknown emptied grocery store shelves nationwide.
Globus introduces new web series
This winter, in addition to their in-person classes Globus Theatre’s School of Dramatic Art invites kids between the ages of 10-17 to flex their creative muscles.
Police hope working to mitigate poverty will eventually result in less local crime
Kawartha Lakes Police Services chief Mark Mitchell presented to council a detailed outline of the Community Safety and Well Being plan that will likely be adopted by council officially on Jan. 25.
Nominations Open in third annual Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards
BGC Kawarthas Foundation has officially opened nominations for the 3rd annual Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards.
Public transportation given boost by province
The Ontario government is providing $641,771 to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Local health unit revises guidelines for long-term care and retirement home residents
Isolation is also a risk, says health unit
The local health unit has issued revised, interim guidance on when residents of area long-term care and retirement homes need to isolate in a COVID-19 outbreak.
