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The latest News stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Winterfest 2023 proves a success for Five Counties Children's Centre
Local residents, donors and corporate sponsors stepped up to support Winterfest in a big way, helping to raise more than $30,000 to cover treatment services for kids at Five Counties Children’s Centre.
Nursing veteran retires from Ross after 14 years
Anne Overhoff, Ross Memorial Hospital’s vice president clinical and chief nursing executive, will be retiring on Feb. 24.
Youth winter arts program at Globus
This winter, in addition to Globus Theatre’s School of Dramatic Arts in-person classes, this cultural hub will be the host for a Youth Winter Arts program.
Linda Kash comedy troupe brings the laughs as part of Globus Theatre's Comedy October
After a summer of comedy, music and fun, Globus Theatre keeps the laughter coming by launching its fall season with Comedy October.
BGC to receive $174,000 from province for after-school recreational activities
The Ontario Government is investing in BGC Kawarthas with a $174,000 grant to allow for more after-school recreational activities, safe supervised sports, and opportunities for children to develop leadership skills and improve personal wellness.
New day program for adults with dementia opens
With Kawartha lakes home to a high number of seniors, many of whom suffer with some form of dementia, Tammy Adams and her managing director, Susan Fisher, saw a community need that they could help with.
Executive director of local United Way retires
United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes announced at its September 8th AGM, its Executive Director, Penny Barton Dyke will be retiring from the organization after more than 17 years.
The puck stops here
It was several days of exciting special events, community profiles, and reasons to display important bits of local history and culture – but it was so much more.
Connecting to the community through Japanese food
The best customer by far, of Angie Kim and Isaac Jeon’s Teriyaki Town—at 10 years old, the first-ever Japanese restaurant in Kawartha Lakes — is Joan Philips. Ever since the restaurant first opened its doors, Joan, then 84, began a tradition of showing up every Saturday. Dinner service started at five, and she’d get to her parking spot 10 minutes early.