Let’s move the needle and get youth vaccinated against COVID-19

Councillors’ key priorities for those seeking re-election

Infrastructure, affordability and healthcare are emerging as key issues ahead of this fall’s municipal election, according to several incumbent councillors… Continue reading “Councillors’ key priorities for those seeking re-election”

Four people charged under the Reopening Ontario Act

Holiday weekend traffic stops lead to charges for two drivers

The Kawartha Lakes Police Service has charged two individuals following driving-related incidents over the holiday weekend. The first incident occurred… Continue reading “Holiday weekend traffic stops lead to charges for two drivers”

Volunteer firefighters say it’s a great way to give back to community

Kawartha Lakes is recruiting volunteer firefighters at all 19 stations across the municipality. Neal Collins has been volunteering at the… Continue reading “Volunteer firefighters say it’s a great way to give back to community”

Mayor: Local government works best when people with different perspectives involved

The news of Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson’s decision not to run in the upcoming municipal election due to harassment… Continue reading “Mayor: Local government works best when people with different perspectives involved”

Boomers, ballads, and broken promises

When my wife, an alto in the Lindsay community choir, invited me to the ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ concert a few weeks… Continue reading “Boomers, ballads, and broken promises”

More beds for local correctional institute as Ontario Conservative government expands prison system

The Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) in Lindsay is adding 122 beds as part of a $3-billion provincial expansion. Ontario plans… Continue reading “More beds for local correctional institute as Ontario Conservative government expands prison system”

Province keeps municipalities guessing: Is paramedic funding down or up?

Kawartha Lakes celebrates Paramedics Services Week

Paramedic Services Week is May 17 to 23. Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service is taking the opportunity to celebrate the dedicated… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes celebrates Paramedics Services Week”