There’s no free lunch when it comes to protecting our environment

Council calls on province to better fund Ontario Works

At this month’s Committee of the Whole meeting, council unanimously called on the province to fund Ontario Works better. The… Continue reading “Council calls on province to better fund Ontario Works”

Olde Gaol building to undergo renovations

The Olde Gaol building that hosts the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, will be undergoing significant repairs over the next… Continue reading “Olde Gaol building to undergo renovations”

HKPR District Health Unit reporting new measles exposure in the City of Kawartha Lakes

The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has confirmed some residents may have been exposed to measles. The individual,… Continue reading “HKPR District Health Unit reporting new measles exposure in the City of Kawartha Lakes”

In this together

In March, my family and I experienced this year’s much anticipated basement flooding. As winter’s record-breaking snowfall was much like… Continue reading “In this together”

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie support is happy news at Ross Memorial

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign lasts only one week, but the impact of its fundraising support touches lives long into… Continue reading “Tim Hortons Smile Cookie support is happy news at Ross Memorial”

Paramedics union supports emergency expansion at Ross Memorial Hospital

Paramedics know well the importance of receiving timely care in the safest environment.  Their life-saving work throughout Kawartha Lakes is… Continue reading “Paramedics union supports emergency expansion at Ross Memorial Hospital”

Wheels of Hope Transportation Program in search of more volunteers

“Angels with wheels” is how Diane summarized the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope Transportation Program. The Lindsay resident had… Continue reading “Wheels of Hope Transportation Program in search of more volunteers”