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Teachers’ federations raise concerns about January shutdown

Teachers’ federations raise concerns about January shutdown

Premier Doug Ford’s announcement of temporary closures of all publicly-funded schools in Ontario beginning Jan. 4 has raised the ire… Continue reading “Teachers’ federations raise concerns about January shutdown”

New exercise and sports equipment donated to Five Counties Children’s Centre

Recently, Gail Neiman and Larry Franks of Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club visited Five Counties Children’s Centre for a… Continue reading “New exercise and sports equipment donated to Five Counties Children’s Centre”

Podcast teaser: Adapting to adjusting in 2020

We adjust. We adapt. We learn. Granted, some of us have achieved this more than others in 2020. And some… Continue reading “Podcast teaser: Adapting to adjusting in 2020”

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Loyal patrons keep loved village bakery going

Frank and Mirella DeLuca left the suburban hustle of Ajax back in 1989 for the calm of Kawartha Lakes, settling… Continue reading “Loyal patrons keep loved village bakery going”

TLDSB caught in middle of school closure rumours

Many Kawartha Lakes parents were greeted today by their children arriving home from school for the Christmas holidays with all… Continue reading “TLDSB caught in middle of school closure rumours”

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100 Kids Who Care makes 500 kindness cards for seniors

On a normal year there are typically three in-person meetings run by 100 Kids Who Care, a grass-roots organization that… Continue reading “100 Kids Who Care makes 500 kindness cards for seniors”

A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model

A Place Called Home (APCH) is at a critical turning point. Their 19-bed homeless shelter was already at 100 per… Continue reading “A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model”