News

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”

Kawartha Lakes Police Service provide update on shooting investigation

Police have obtained a better photograph of the vehicle involved in the shooting which occurred in Lindsay on Dec. 4,… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Police Service provide update on shooting investigation”

Merger of HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health moves forward

The legal merger of both health units into a single entity will take effect January 1, 2025

The Boards of Health for Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) are pleased… Continue reading “Merger of HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health moves forward”

To and fro: the connective, reflective, and transformative realities of commuting

It’s a bracing December morning. The sun won’t be up for another few hours as high school teacher Dawn Legrow… Continue reading “To and fro: the connective, reflective, and transformative realities of commuting”