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Over the weekend, the Health Unit was notified of 88 confirmed cases within Kawartha Lakes – 67 of which are related to a Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) outbreak. 

The number of local active COVID-19 cases has increased substantially after the confirmation of additional cases of COVID-19 at the jail.

Like Indigenous people the world over, the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg who have lived in the Kawartha Lakes for thousands of years have a culture rooted in a staple food: manoomin, which means “the good seed.”

Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy over the long weekend… Continue reading “Police busy with speeders over long weekend”

With planning for the 2021-2022 school year in full swing at the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, parents are being asked whether they would like their students in brick and mortar schools or virtual classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Those decisions will go a long way to determining staffing and structures for 2021-2022.

As April showers turn to May flowers, and as we begin to unwind our garden hoses in anticipation of another season of fresh vegetables and verdant lawns rivalling that of the best-kept golf course, it’s hard to ignore water — even though we do tend to take it for granted.

We know there is an elaborate labyrinth of pipes and culverts beneath our feet, and we may be vaguely aware that these are connected to imposing water towers that let us know that we have arrived in Lindsay (or Fenelon Falls, or Bobcaygeon.)

The Advocate Podcast: Stories from Kawartha Lakes recently saw 6,000 downloads. We figured this was a good time for producer/host Denis Grignon to address some of your questions about how it’s created and what lies ahead for its future.

How do you decide which stories to pursue?

First it has to be a story. And a local story, something that’s about or affects us and our community. It’s not about helping someone promote their business or their event or their passion or whatever.

The City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate an incident involving an… Continue reading “Aggressive ATV incident in Coboconk area”