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Bobcaygeon in final four for Hockeyville contest

Bobcaygeon has been shortlisted to the final four contenders for the Kraft Hockeyville contest. Impact 32, a volunteer steering committee… Continue reading “Bobcaygeon in final four for Hockeyville contest”

Better cell service coming with investments by province, feds

Residents in Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, and Peterborough County will now have more reliable cellular services as a result of Ontario’s… Continue reading “Better cell service coming with investments by province, feds”

Local firefighter questions flood preparedness decision by city

Local firefighter questions flood preparedness decision by city

There are few guarantees in life, but once the weather turns warm in Kawartha Lakes, flooding, particularly in the north… Continue reading “Local firefighter questions flood preparedness decision by city”

We’ve relied heavily on women’s unpaid work; Can volunteers keep up the pace?

Picture a community-minded female volunteer from the past. Perhaps you think of a hatted and gloved lady pouring tea at… Continue reading “We’ve relied heavily on women’s unpaid work; Can volunteers keep up the pace?”

Long-term care group commends local MPP for new funding for residents

Demand national standards in long-term care: KLHC

The Kawartha Lakes Health Coalition has started a local campaign in order to pressure our elected officials to advocate and… Continue reading “Demand national standards in long-term care: KLHC”

LEX drive-through clinic busy; additional clinics being added

The first official vaccination clinic for residents of Kawartha Lakes started today at the Lindsay Exhibition grounds, known as the… Continue reading “LEX drive-through clinic busy; additional clinics being added”

Province invests in Extendicare, Lindsay, creating 160 long-term care beds

The Ontario government is expanding Extendicare in Lindsay, one of  80 long-term care homes province-wide. According to a media release,… Continue reading “Province invests in Extendicare, Lindsay, creating 160 long-term care beds”