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Summer learning programs offered to students by TLDSB to fill in learning gaps
On the heels of a second straight school year disrupted by COVID-19, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board will be offering many summer learning opportunities to assist students who may have fallen behind during the pandemic.
Superintendent of learning Jay MacJanet shared with the board the multiple learning opportunities available, and where the funding is coming from to support some of these unique course offerings.
James family launches petition to ask council to delay ORV decision
A Lindsay couple has launched a petition to ask council to put the brakes on any final off-road vehicle (ORV)… Continue reading “James family launches petition to ask council to delay ORV decision”
Police seek public’s assistance in identifying man
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect related to a theft occurrence. At… Continue reading “Police seek public’s assistance in identifying man”
Parents urged to get youth vaccinated against COVID-19
The time is right for area youth to get vaccinated against COVID-19, says a media release from the local health unit.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is encouraging youth aged 12 to 17 years to get vaccinated against COVID-19 during the month of June. Based on the province’s schedule for second doses, youth vaccinated this month will be eligible to receive their second dose in August, ensuring they are fully vaccinated when school resumes in September.
Board rejects Ford’s call for in-person graduations
The Trillium Lakelands Board of Education has decided to stand their ground on their decision to host virtual graduations for their Grade 8 and Grade 12 students.
Director of education Wes Hahn told trustees that the planning for these events has been going on for months, the provincial recommendation for in-person outdoor graduations came too late and that after discussions with the two local health units, the board was told in-person outdoor graduations would be unsafe.
About 4,000 Bobcaygeon homes, businesses to get natural gas expansion option
Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock announced that nearly 4,000 homes and businesses in Bobcaygeon will be able to connect… Continue reading “About 4,000 Bobcaygeon homes, businesses to get natural gas expansion option”
Eight people needed to serve on city’s growth management task force
The city is seeking eight people from the community to serve on its Growth Management Strategy Task Force until this… Continue reading “Eight people needed to serve on city’s growth management task force”
