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Moose Lodge winds down volunteer work, gives $5,000 to local hospital

Among the community causes to receive a gift from The Moose Lodge is the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation. 

City considering using photo radar

Since 2019, municipalities were given the right to use photo radar on any designated road where the speed limit is 80 km or less. Toronto was the first jurisdiction to sign on, and since then they have been joined by 11 other municipalities and cities including Durham, York, Ottawa, Hamilton, Brampton, Peel, Waterloo, Mississauga, London, Pickering and Oakville.

 Kawartha Lakes could be next.

Food insecurity in Kawartha Lakes one of the highest in province

Household food insecurity in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton was more than 14 per cent in 2019, whereas the provincial food insecurity average is about 13 per cent, making this area one of the most food insecure in the province. 

Suspects wanted in Norland theft

Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft that occurred at the Norland Food Market; and are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects.

Stopping injustice a life goal for young Lindsay woman

All her life she’s considered herself an advocate for those who have been wronged, but last year in June was when Brooklyn Korz’s first involvement on the front lines took place, at Lindsay’s Black Lives Matter rally, where more than 200 people walked, shouted and kneeled — and which she had a part in organizing.

New name announced for wellness centre in Coboconk

The Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce announced the results of the summer community contest to name the Wellness… Continue reading “New name announced for wellness centre in Coboconk”

Five Counties Children’s Centre partners with local quilters

Join Five Counties Children’s Centre and the Lindsay Creative Quilters’ Guild at their online auction October 22 – October 29, 2021 where “Every Bid Helps a Kid.”