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Long-term care accountability weaker from Bill 218: OHC, local long-term care coalition

The Ford government has introduced legislation that would make it significantly harder for residents and families to hold long-term care… Continue reading “Long-term care accountability weaker from Bill 218: OHC, local long-term care coalition”

LifeLabs says they’ve reduced wait times at Lindsay location ‘by half’

LifeLabs says they’ve reduced wait times in Lindsay ‘by half’

After an Advocate investigation into the long wait times faced by local residents at LifeLabs, the city’s only community bloodwork… Continue reading “LifeLabs says they’ve reduced wait times in Lindsay ‘by half’”

Fenelon Falls residents want apartment project delayed or stopped

Residents of Juniper Street in Fenelon Falls made five different deputations to Kawartha Lakes council at their regularly scheduled October… Continue reading “Fenelon Falls residents want apartment project delayed or stopped”

Dr. Bocking, Medical Officer of Health at HKPRDHU

New Medical Officer of Health for the local health unit

The local health unit will soon have a new leader at its helm. The Board of Health has announced the… Continue reading “New Medical Officer of Health for the local health unit”

Million Dollar Makeover CKL

Million Dollar Makeover intake re-opens for 2020

The City of Kawartha Lakes recently announced another round of Million Dollar Makeover, a funding program designed to encourage and… Continue reading “Million Dollar Makeover intake re-opens for 2020”

DriveTest centre in Lindsay faces community scrutiny in shadow of pandemic

DriveTest centre in Lindsay faces community scrutiny during pandemic

Scores of people have taken to social media of late to complain about the number of people who are from… Continue reading “DriveTest centre in Lindsay faces community scrutiny during pandemic”

Free smoking cessation tools just a click away through STOP on the Net

The STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) program is launching a new online version called STOP on the Net.  The… Continue reading “Free smoking cessation tools just a click away through STOP on the Net”