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Farm country, Canadian Shield…anything but “cottage country”

CUPE had no say on city layoffs since ‘entire divisions’ affected: HR manager  

When Kawartha Lakes announced the layoff of 213 part-time, seasonal and temporary workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city… Continue reading “CUPE had no say on city layoffs since ‘entire divisions’ affected: HR manager  “

Uncertain future? IB program changing lives and communities for the better

Cost-cutting by the province is pushing Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) to consider dropping one of the very programs… Continue reading “Uncertain future? IB program changing lives and communities for the better”

Two staff members at RMH test positve for COVID-19

Two Ross Memorial Hospital staff members who were in close contact with a patient who recently tested positive for COVID-19… Continue reading “Two staff members at RMH test positve for COVID-19”

Cuts to city staff include 32 library staff members

When the city recently announced they were laying off more than 200 part-time employees currently working for the city, this… Continue reading “Cuts to city staff include 32 library staff members”

Patient at RMH tests positive for COVID-19

One patient has tested positive for COVID-19 on the CCP1 (Continuing Care Program) inpatient unit at Ross Memorial Hospital, after… Continue reading “Patient at RMH tests positive for COVID-19”

Pinecrest hopeful it has turned a corner while Kawartha Lakes numbers hold steady

Bobcaygeon’s beleaguered Pinecrest Nursing Home has gotten a break this week, as administrator Mary Carr reports once again there have… Continue reading “Pinecrest hopeful it has turned a corner while Kawartha Lakes numbers hold steady”

Indian French bakers: Mickaël’s husband-wife team embrace their role and new country

In a modest way, Mickaël Durand has changed our lives. From Mickaël’s Cafe Librairie has come a steady supply of… Continue reading “Indian French bakers: Mickaël’s husband-wife team embrace their role and new country”