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Bring the library home with new take-home kits

Bring the library home with new take-home kits

For many families, a visit to their local library branch was something they looked forward to each week. With visits… Continue reading “Bring the library home with new take-home kits”

City council prepares to move municipality to level orange

Chief Administrative Officer for Kawartha Lakes, Ron Taylor, told council recently that while the city is looking forward to reopening… Continue reading “City council prepares to move municipality to level orange”

March break now April break; Octoblocks not certain for the fall, says board

Education Minister Stephen Lecce has postponed March Break, so that schools can help to limit community transmission, according to the… Continue reading “March break now April break; Octoblocks not certain for the fall, says board”

Basic income is needed to underpin a fairer society

The year 2020 has demonstrated why the expression “May you live in interesting times” is seen as a curse. As… Continue reading “Basic income is needed to underpin a fairer society”

Health Unit hosting virtual town halls regarding COVID-19

Health Unit hosting virtual town halls regarding COVID-19

Local residents are encouraged to attend upcoming “Talk With the Doc” virtual town halls being presented by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine… Continue reading “Health Unit hosting virtual town halls regarding COVID-19”

Plowing

2020/2021 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is moving forward

Directors and staff of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) are proud to announce that they will be moving forward with… Continue reading “2020/2021 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is moving forward”

Lessons from history: Academy Theatre needs its drama on stage, not at board table

Kawartha Lakes allocates funding for arts, culture and heritage recovery

Council recently approved $100,000 for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Recovery Fund. This funding will serve as a one-time recovery… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes allocates funding for arts, culture and heritage recovery”