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Diversity has created a richer experience for local businesses
There’s a common refrain in areas like this, where residents are mostly white, once the topic of diversity comes up.
“We just don’t have much diversity so it’s not a concern here.”
That is not the experience of everyone, though.

Lindsay residents, police, gather at armoury in meeting on neighbourhood crime
'When my husband is not home, I wear a car alarm on my belt and a knife in my pocket'
A strong turnout at a recent panel discussion on neighbourhood safety gave Lindsay residents a chance to share their growing fear that parts of the town were becoming a hotspot for drug-related crimes.

Fallfest returns to Gamiing
With Covid19 restrictions easing, Gamiing Nature Centre is delighted to announce the return of their annual celebration of autumn, FALLFest…. Continue reading “Fallfest returns to Gamiing”

Mischief at Lady Mackenzie Public School
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a mischief that took place at the Lady Mackenzie Public School in Kirkfield.

Register now for small business summit
Kawartha Lakes Ecosystem Network (KLEN) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) present The 2021 Small Business Summit taking place virtually and featuring a keynote address, local business panel, and dedicated networking time.

The diversity crisis in municipal politics
Since the last round of municipal elections in Ontario in 2018, experts have been parsing the results and many say they are very concerned with what they have discovered. It is clear to many in the media, politics and academia that municipal councils do not reflect the people they govern.

Kawartha Lakes Catholic education trustee Michelle Griepsma resigns
After more than 11 years working as a trustee for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board, Kawartha Lakes Trustee Michelle Griepsma has moved out of the board’s jurisdiction and has resigned from her role.

