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Kawartha Lakes closer to connected care with designated Ontario Health Team

Residents of Kawartha Lakes are one step closer to experiencing more connected care in our community, as several health and… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes closer to connected care with designated Ontario Health Team”

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Drive-through Merry & Bright Festival at the LEX Grounds

The Lindsay Agricultural Society (LAS) and the 2021 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) are pleased to announce the… Continue reading “Drive-through Merry & Bright Festival at the LEX Grounds”

Juniper Street housing project gets a step closer: Council to sell land to non-profit

Kawartha Lakes council prioritized the need for housing in Fenelon Falls over the range of objections of a handful of… Continue reading “Juniper Street housing project gets a step closer: Council to sell land to non-profit”

Council backs proposal to fund local improvement loans for businesses

City Notes: New paramedic chief, city rebranding, better snow removal, and more

A miscellany of 12 decisions taken by Kawartha Lakes City Council today: Elmslie honours local volunteer  Councillor Doug Elmslie congratulated… Continue reading “City Notes: New paramedic chief, city rebranding, better snow removal, and more”

The Lindsay CPR bridge abutment. Photo: Ian McKechnie.

Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes

A year and a half ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week in England. One sunny Sunday afternoon… Continue reading “Romance and mystery: ruins in Kawartha Lakes”

A woman stands beside flowers. On the wall behind her, are the words "barn and bunkie".

Will small town pride trump Amazon convenience?

With the peak of a second COVID-19 wave coinciding with the holiday gift-giving season, saying the small business owner faces… Continue reading “Will small town pride trump Amazon convenience?”

Exterior of a home covered in Christmas lights and decorations