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Community Care puts government grants to work for volunteers, programs

MPP Laurie Scott and MP Jamie Schmale stopped in at the Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) site to formally congratulate the organization on the work being done as a result of receiving $174,600 in grant money.

Schmale tapped for O’Toole’s shadow cabinet

Local MP Jamie Schmale has been appointed as the new shadow minister for Indigenous Services in Canada’s 44th Parliament.

Washboard Union play Academy Theatre

Hot on the heels of their fourth nomination for Group of the Year at the CCMA Awards– and three times reigning winners in that category – The Washboard Union are heading back on the road for the “Everbound For Your Town Tour,” stopping at Lindsay’s Academy Theatre on Jan. 26. 

Pedestrian struck and killed in Little Britain now identified

The pedestrian was later pronounced deceased, and has been identified as Hugh MANLEY, 68 years-of-age, of Fenelon Township.

Community flea market to be held at BGC

BGC Kawarthas’ Youth Warehouse is hosting an inaugural Flea Market on Friday, Nov. 19. It will be an evening of arts, crafts and foods from its youth and community members. 

Free Little Food Pantry open at Kirkfield Public Library

Give what you can, take what you need

The “Free Little Food Pantry” is now open at the Kirkfield Public Library and is located on the west side of the building beside the parking lot, according to a media release. 

The Christmas gift challenge

Cool Tips for a Hot Planet series

When my daughter was nine, she failed to write her usual letter to Santa in September. Then, one month before the big day, she announced, “I want Santa to bring me a white costume like the one Victoria the cat wears in Cats.”