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City debates significant tax increases for 10 straight years
City facing massive shortfall of money for capital projects
Will city residents be facing a 45 per cent property tax increase over 10 years? Or maybe it will be the closure of arenas, libraries, and community halls? Perhaps limiting garbage pick-up to every other week?

Twisted Trauma Foundation charity hockey game
The first annual Twisted Trauma Foundation Charity Hockey game will be held Saturday November 13 from 8-10 p.m. at the Lindsay Recreation Complex.

Homeowners win exclusion from heritage register
Three deputations made by local citizens at the most recent city council committee of the whole meeting proved that with a little bit of research and the willingness to engage politicians, citizens can change decisions made by senior Kawartha Lakes staff about inclusion of properties on the heritage register.

Singer makes fresh start in Kawartha Lakes
Stella Panacci got her start in the music scene in the 1990s in the Toronto area as an indie pop drummer and songwriter and lead singer for the band Kat Rocket. Now relocated to Kawartha Lakes, she is getting set to release an album that has been two years in the making.

James Barrett set to star in Every Brilliant Thing at Globus Theatre
After a busy summer season of concerts and comedies, Globus Theatre is excited to kick off their Fall season with Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan – a play that is, in equal parts, both hilarious and heart-wrenching.

Fatal collision kills two in Mariposa Township
Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are on scene investigating a fatal… Continue reading “Fatal collision kills two in Mariposa Township”

City looks to create trails master plan
Motorized vs non-motorized use of trails could be sticking point
As public consultations begin on a new trail master plan, it is already clear there are two very different visions for trail usage in Kawartha Lakes. One vision is favoured by motorized users and one is supported by non-motorized users.

