Western boots and a big heart help define this Kicking Cowgirl

Healthcare hardships

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”

Put on your eating pants

This year for the holidays, I’m putting on my eating pants and calling it a day. In an age of… Continue reading “Put on your eating pants”

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”

Merry Festivus and the like

The bare November days of Robert Frost have receded. Now we face December, a month of merriment and significant events…. Continue reading “Merry Festivus and the like”