News
Flato gives more than $1 million to Academy Theatre over 15 years
Builder gets theatre naming rights
Lindsay’s storied but long-struggling Academy Theatre just got a major financial shot in the arm from Flato Developments — $1.125 million over 15 years.
City approves $40 million capital budget
Colborne Street bridge gets closer to reality despite lack of discussion at council
After a line-by-line review of the 2022 Kawartha Lakes capital budget, council approved about $40 million in spending.
Local writing group releases anthology of their work
Five years after their initial meeting at a Lindsay coffee shop, a writing group known as The Outliers has released an anthology of their work, Matters of Time.
Parks Canada says Bobcaygeon swing bridge won’t be ready until spring
Parks Canada regrets to inform the public that the re-opening of Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge to vehicle traffic is delayed until spring 2022.
Police investigating fatal crash at Snug Harbour Road and County Road 36
On Dec. 2 just after 3 pm the Kawartha Lakes Police Service was called to the area of Cty Rd 36 and Snug Harbour Rd for a motor vehicle collision between a northbound car and a southbound dump truck.
Omemee downtown, Coboconk Wellness Centre, get budget support from council
Kawartha Lakes council has thrown their support behind Omemee’s revitalization and the Wellness Centre in Coboconk.
Root causes of local hunger made obvious by pandemic
Echoes provincial pattern
The most common reason given for visiting local food banks is the high cost of housing. Following close behind are medical expenses, unemployment, low wages, not enough working hours, and the high cost of food.
