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Healthcare hardships

Our patchwork system no longer serves us. Let’s get behind Dr. Jane Philpott’s model for fixing healthcare in Kawartha Lakes and beyond

By Corey Norman I was born and raised in Lindsay. I spent my formative years here before moving to large… Continue reading “Healthcare hardships”

Win a STEAM School Scholarship through Ampere

Ampere, formerly Pinnguaq, is excited to announce the first ever STEAM School Scholarship, available to one learner between the ages… Continue reading “Win a STEAM School Scholarship through Ampere”

Belonging to a union is good for your health

Health board merger moves ahead, despite some ‘unanswered questions’

The boards of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) have voted in favour… Continue reading “Health board merger moves ahead, despite some ‘unanswered questions’”

Kawartha Lakes 2025 municipal budget by the numbers

Process began – Sept. 3 Mayor’s budget accepted and final amendments made – Dec. 5. Number of public meetings –… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes 2025 municipal budget by the numbers”

BGC Kawarthas Dream Ball raises almost $60,000 to send kids to camp

It was a record-setting year for an annual event that raises money for children and youth: for the first time… Continue reading “BGC Kawarthas Dream Ball raises almost $60,000 to send kids to camp”

Provincial relief for OPP costs bring Kawartha Lakes tax increase to 6.2%

At a Special Council meeting on December 5, 2024, Sara Beukeboom, director of corporate services, notified Council that the province… Continue reading “Provincial relief for OPP costs bring Kawartha Lakes tax increase to 6.2%”

Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation and Executive Director Vince Killen part ways

The Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC) and Executive Director Vince Killen have mutually agreed to part ways. Mr…. Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation and Executive Director Vince Killen part ways”