Municipal

Council seeking input on proposed ORV connection route in Lindsay

At the June 15 council meeting, the proposed connection route for off-road vehicles (ORVs) trail access in Lindsay was brought… Continue reading “Council seeking input on proposed ORV connection route in Lindsay”

Council votes to extend discussion on ORV linkages to fall

Council votes to extend discussion on ORV linkages to fall

In an emotionally charged and closely contested vote, Kawartha Lakes council has decided that no decision will be made about… Continue reading “Council votes to extend discussion on ORV linkages to fall”

James family launches petition to ask council to delay ORV decision

A Lindsay couple has launched a petition to ask council to put the brakes on any final off-road vehicle (ORV)… Continue reading “James family launches petition to ask council to delay ORV decision”

Eight people needed to serve on city’s growth management task force

The city is seeking eight people from the community to serve on its Growth Management Strategy Task Force until this… Continue reading “Eight people needed to serve on city’s growth management task force”

Fifty backyard chicken coop pilot applications now available

Applications for the 2021 Backyard Chicken Coop Pilot Project are now available. The two-year pilot project will allow for residents… Continue reading “Fifty backyard chicken coop pilot applications now available”

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Mayor says a Friday re-opening for more businesses is ‘great news’

Today the Province announced that based on the Ontario-wide vaccination rate and key public health indicators, the province will move… Continue reading “Mayor says a Friday re-opening for more businesses is ‘great news’”

Second crossing: Downtown cores can die if too much traffic diverted, says councillor

Second crossing: Downtown cores can die if too much traffic diverted, says councillor

As cottage season arrives, a staggering 15,000 cars pass through Fenelon Falls on Saturdays. Locals have long wondered when someone’s house will burn down because the volunteer fire department trucks couldn’t get across the bridge.

With these and other concerns in mind, Dillon Consulting staff hosted an on-line webinar recently to present a clear choice from four options under consideration to improve vehicle flow.