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Increased military traffic across GTA, Northern, Central and Eastern Ontario

Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 32 and 33 Canadian Brigade Groups will conduct transport and supply convoys on roads and… Continue reading “Increased military traffic across GTA, Northern, Central and Eastern Ontario”

Burnt River blaze rages on

Mayor says have emergency kit ready by the door

Wildfires have been burning across Kawartha Lakes, most notably 27 hectares of forest in the Burnt River area. Several crews… Continue reading “Burnt River blaze rages on”

That’s garbage

My mother-in-law didn’t throw out much of anything. She reused milk bags as freezer bags. Leftovers went to the compost… Continue reading “That’s garbage”

Drought-like conditions bedevil local farmers

There’s a well-known song by Sonny and Cher called The Beat Goes On, but the song of Kawartha Lakes this… Continue reading “Drought-like conditions bedevil local farmers”

Boots on the ground

KLPS foot patrol rekindles community ties in downtown Lindsay

As many residents and business owners have noticed, there has been an increased police presence in downtown Lindsay. This is… Continue reading “Boots on the ground”

Crews battle forest fire in Burnt River

Since Friday August 9 Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) has been working to contain a significant forest fire in… Continue reading “Crews battle forest fire in Burnt River”