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Changes to some Ross Memorial guidelines: Community update
Ross Memorial Hospital and partners are working together to prepare for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine locally, according to… Continue reading “Changes to some Ross Memorial guidelines: Community update”

Amalgamation 20 years later: Victoria County’s demise still rankles many rural constituents
It was perhaps the most divisive political debate in this area since self-government in 1863. Amalgamation — the forced bringing… Continue reading “Amalgamation 20 years later: Victoria County’s demise still rankles many rural constituents”

Employer survey open to create data base of workforce needs
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) will be conducting its annual EmployerOne Survey in Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton. The… Continue reading “Employer survey open to create data base of workforce needs”

Woman rescued after falling through ice on Scugog River
Members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service are credited with saving a woman from the icy waters of the Scugog… Continue reading “Woman rescued after falling through ice on Scugog River “

The king of instruments: Pipe organs offer connection, celebration
Among the many cancellations wrought by the coronavirus on the arts and culture scene this year are the annual Christmas… Continue reading “The king of instruments: Pipe organs offer connection, celebration”

Cluster of suspected opioid overdoses in Lindsay
Since Dec. 23, Kawartha Lakes Police have responded to five separate reports of a suspected overdose involving opioids. Most of… Continue reading “Cluster of suspected opioid overdoses in Lindsay”

Area non-profits get more than $300,000 to help cope with pandemic losses
In Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, four non-profit organizations received funding under the Resilient Communities Fund for a total of $309,200.00 for 2020-21…. Continue reading “Area non-profits get more than $300,000 to help cope with pandemic losses”

