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Bear seen in north end of Lindsay

Kawartha Lakes Police Service have responded to several reports of a black bear in the are of Orchard Park Road… Continue reading “Bear seen in north end of Lindsay”

Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence nominations now open

Nominations for the Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence are now open. The awards are presented annually… Continue reading “Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence nominations now open”

TLDSB opts for quadmesters; two classes per day

Secondary students in Kawartha Lakes will still not be back to pre-pandemic normal come September, but a traditional-looking school year… Continue reading “TLDSB opts for quadmesters; two classes per day”

Health unit encourages caution with move to reopening

As the province lifts a number of COVID-19 restrictions for some stores, services and activities in coming days, the local health unit asks people to continue staying safe every step of the way. 

As of 12:01 am on Friday (June 11), Ontario will enter Step 1 of its Roadmap to Reopen. In this first step, non-essential retailers will be able to reopen for limited in-person shopping, limited outdoor dining on restaurant patios will be allowed, more outdoor activities like camping, fitness classes and religious services can resume, and outdoor gathering sizes will double to up to 10 people.

Morrison Nicholls wins international award

Marlene Morrison Nicholls of Stewart Morrison Insurance has won an Enterprising Women of the Year Award. A media release calls… Continue reading “Morrison Nicholls wins international award”

Board decides tonight if unpopular 'octomesters' will continue

Board decides tonight if unpopular ‘octomesters’ will continue in fall

Staff and students are concerned that the Trillium Lakelands District School Board may be once again considering the highly unpopular… Continue reading “Board decides tonight if unpopular ‘octomesters’ will continue in fall”

Children’s summer outreach lunch program is back at King Albert, Queen Victoria

Last year, 328 free lunches were given out to elementary kids in Lindsay through Kawartha Lakes Food Source and its partners’ summer lunch program – but they’re hoping to reach even more children this year.

From June 16 to Aug. 20, the school lunch program will be distributing lunches at King Albert Public School from (11 a.m. to Noon) and at Queen Victoria Public School (12:30-1:30 p.m.) on Wednesdays and Fridays, two of Lindsay’s more economically challenged catchment areas.