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An intimate evening of festive music with Leisa Way at Globus Theatre 

Audiences who missed Leisa Way’s performance due to cancellations of Globus Theatre’s 2020 season will have another opportunity to see… Continue reading “An intimate evening of festive music with Leisa Way at Globus Theatre “

City decides against refund of 2019 surplus, will keep for reserves

By a unanimous vote, council endorsed a report from senior staff that recommended against the return to taxpayers of the… Continue reading “City decides against refund of 2019 surplus, will keep for reserves”

City eyes larger tax increase if budget shortfall can’t be addressed elsewhere

Kawartha Lakes is currently looking at a $4.8 million shortfall in funding for their proposed 2021 operating budget. Director of… Continue reading “City eyes larger tax increase if budget shortfall can’t be addressed elsewhere”

New digital training support for local business owners: KLCFDC

A new training program is being launched to assist traditional brick-and-mortar, home-based business owners and not-for-profit agencies in extending their… Continue reading “New digital training support for local business owners: KLCFDC”

Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020

10 food banks across the Kawartha Lakes have served 758 new individuals so far this year, reports the Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020”

Some small businesses are paying a living wage — even during the pandemic

As COVID-19 rages across Canada, now in a second wave, most businesses and workers have been affected in some way…. Continue reading “Some small businesses are paying a living wage — even during the pandemic”

Local cinemas pin their spring hopes on successful vaccine

Two local cinemas and the drive-in have all had rough journeys this year due to COVID-19, and yet all hope… Continue reading “Local cinemas pin their spring hopes on successful vaccine”