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City short more than 14 doctors for its needs, says KLHCI

Despite considerable efforts by the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI), the city finds itself 14.5 family doctors short of… Continue reading “City short more than 14 doctors for its needs, says KLHCI”

KLPS requests 1.5 per cent increase from city as provincial grants drop

With less money available from the province because of cutbacks, Kawartha Lakes Police Service is looking for a hand from… Continue reading “KLPS requests 1.5 per cent increase from city as provincial grants drop”

Ross Fisher Sr. at the counter of Fisher's Grocery Store in January of 1956. Photo courtesy of Wally Nugent.

The corner store: A neighbourhood institution

It’s a mild February afternoon 50 or 60 years ago. You are nine or 10 years old and are making… Continue reading “The corner store: A neighbourhood institution”

Terry Foster in Memorial Park, Lindsay

Citizen of the Year, Terry Foster, walks to help others

Good neighbours care, right? They help those in need. By this measure Terry Foster is a model neighbour, richly deserving… Continue reading “Citizen of the Year, Terry Foster, walks to help others”

KLFS Yuk Yuk's Virtual Comedy Fundraiser Poster

Kawartha Lakes Food Source Yuk Yuk’s Fundraiser goes virtual for St. Patrick’s Day

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source is excited to announce the Sixth Annual Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Fundraiser taking place virtually on… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Food Source Yuk Yuk’s Fundraiser goes virtual for St. Patrick’s Day”

Bobcaygeon gets shortlisted for potential NHL pre-season game, new money for arena

Bobcaygeon has found another cause to rally behind. From annual events like the Craft Beer and Food Festival and the… Continue reading “Bobcaygeon gets shortlisted for potential NHL pre-season game, new money for arena”

Health unit requests money from municipality after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives

Health unit requests money from city after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives

With the Ontario Conservative government reducing provincial grants by 30 per cent for mandatory provincial programs, the local health unit… Continue reading “Health unit requests money from city after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives”