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PSWs don’t need COVID test for home-based care, unlike long-term care counterparts

PSWs don’t need COVID test for home-based care, unlike long-term care counterparts

A Little Britain woman is concerned there are different rules for personal support workers (PSWs) who see people in their… Continue reading “PSWs don’t need COVID test for home-based care, unlike long-term care counterparts”

Local health unit favours delaying March break, not cancelling it

Local health unit favours delaying March break, not cancelling it

What began as idle speculation last week has now turned into a full blown discussion about what the 2021 school… Continue reading “Local health unit favours delaying March break, not cancelling it”

Lt Sheila Tham, public affairs officer, grew up in Lindsay. Photo: The Royal Canadian Navy.

Navy officer from Lindsay takes us inside anti-drug trafficking Operation CARIBBE

Since Oct. 26, 2020, when Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Summerside departed Halifax for Operation CARIBBE, I have been the… Continue reading “Navy officer from Lindsay takes us inside anti-drug trafficking Operation CARIBBE”

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Library launches new Kanopy streaming video service

Starting early February, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library is adding a new streaming service to our Digital Library. In addition… Continue reading “Library launches new Kanopy streaming video service”

Library board asks for bump in budget to move forward with new and ongoing projects

While 2020 has been a very challenging year for the Kawartha Lakes Public Library system, there are important changes on… Continue reading “Library board asks for bump in budget to move forward with new and ongoing projects”

Lindsay Downtown BIA asks for increase in 2021 funding

The Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Association, representing approximately 150 businesses, made a presentation to Kawartha Lakes council asking for an… Continue reading “Lindsay Downtown BIA asks for increase in 2021 funding”

City’s new 10-year homeless plan aims for nearly 1,300 housing units

Kawartha Lakes Housing Corporation plans for an energy-efficient 2021

Hope Lee, chair of the Kawartha Lakes Housing Corporation, which is responsible for affordable housing in both Kawartha Lakes and… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Housing Corporation plans for an energy-efficient 2021”