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Council approves a 5.9 per cent tax increase as budget passes

Kawartha Lakes council held deliberations on the city’s 2026 capital budget at a special meeting Nov. 25, working through a… Continue reading “Council approves a 5.9 per cent tax increase as budget passes”

A giant adventure awaits in Globus Theatre’s annual holiday pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year—especially at Globus Theatre, home to the annual holiday pantomime. This… Continue reading “A giant adventure awaits in Globus Theatre’s annual holiday pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk”

Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes works to give every animal a ‘furever’ home

The Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes has one main goal — to find local animals a loving home. “We work… Continue reading “Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes works to give every animal a ‘furever’ home”

Vast size of school board sometimes a challenge: Director

When the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) was created by provincial edict in 1998, it was obvious to even… Continue reading “Vast size of school board sometimes a challenge: Director”

Oakwood farm owner looking to put 13-year-old contaminated soil event behind her

Cindy Brigden is hoping she will soon be experiencing a clean start – and in more ways than one. Thirteen… Continue reading “Oakwood farm owner looking to put 13-year-old contaminated soil event behind her”

Building a stronger future

The evolution of the Community Integrated Care Hub for the John Howard Society of the Kawarthas

As the Program Director of the John Howard Society of the Kawarthas’ Community Integrated Care Hub (the Hub), I have… Continue reading “Building a stronger future”

Putting Lindsay on the map: Herman Brosius’ “Bird’s Eye View” of 1875

It is mid-autumn of 1875, and a golden eagle is soaring over the little town of Lindsay as it wanders… Continue reading “Putting Lindsay on the map: Herman Brosius’ “Bird’s Eye View” of 1875”