Winter 2024 snowplow operations in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes man shares harrowing reminder to drive sober

Phillip Lee had just started Grade 9 in 1988 when he and his family were hit by a drunk driver…. Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes man shares harrowing reminder to drive sober”

Lessons from a bittersweet post-season

If you’re a baseball fan or a bandwagon-jumper, you’ve likely moved on from the heartbreak of the Toronto Blue Jays’… Continue reading “Lessons from a bittersweet post-season”

High speed rail project between could spur local benefits

Kawartha Lakes council wants Alto, the Crown corporation building a high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, to ensure… Continue reading “High speed rail project between could spur local benefits”

Remembering Indigenous military service

“Hey, I got you something!”  Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson tossed me a small package across the council table just… Continue reading “Remembering Indigenous military service”

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Kawartha Lakes

Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held throughout Kawartha Lakes to honour the sacrifices of the men and women who have… Continue reading “Remembrance Day ceremonies in Kawartha Lakes”

A tale of two Portugal Coves

Portugal Cove South, at the southern tip of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, feels both barren and beautiful. Barren, because widely spaced… Continue reading “A tale of two Portugal Coves”

Fenelon Falls applies for HGTV series

If Fenelon Falls resident Nancy L’Estrange has her way, the village will benefit from a $1 million civic improvement project… Continue reading “Fenelon Falls applies for HGTV series”