Social Issues

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100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors

This holiday season, 100 Kids Who Care is rallying all children in the Kawartha Lakes to join them in making… Continue reading “100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors”

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New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source’s donation collection materials have gotten a facelift just in time for the holidays, courtesy of… Continue reading “New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

An alarming increase in the number of suspect opioid overdoses in Kawartha Lakes is bringing an alert to be watchful… Continue reading “Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police”

Workforce Development Board

In demand careers and the local labour market

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is hosting two information sessions about in-demand careers and the local labour market. Sessions will… Continue reading “In demand careers and the local labour market”

People's Economy Public Consultations

Ideas needed to “build back better” after COVID-19

Do you have ideas on how our community can “build back better” in the wake of COVID-19? The local residents’… Continue reading “Ideas needed to “build back better” after COVID-19″

Janice Carr Soles 4 Souls

A sustainable solution for your used shoes

BioPed Lindsay is calling all Kawartha Lakes residents to put their best foot forward by donating used shoes for a… Continue reading “A sustainable solution for your used shoes”

2020 Live Your Dream Recipients

Soroptimists accepting applications from women for the Live Your Dream Awards

The Live Your Dream Awards, a signature project of Soroptimist International of Americas, seek to help women who have faced… Continue reading “Soroptimists accepting applications from women for the Live Your Dream Awards”