Municipal

Farm country, Canadian Shield…anything but “cottage country”

CUPE had no say on city layoffs since ‘entire divisions’ affected: HR manager  

When Kawartha Lakes announced the layoff of 213 part-time, seasonal and temporary workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city… Continue reading “CUPE had no say on city layoffs since ‘entire divisions’ affected: HR manager  “

City administering $1.8M social services relief fund from province

To help provide relief for pressing challenges faced by many during the COVID-19 pandemic, the province has announced a new… Continue reading “City administering $1.8M social services relief fund from province”

City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees

Kawartha Lakes has announced the layoff of over 200 employees currently on the city payroll. The layoff notices were issued… Continue reading “City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees”

Premier and mayor offer different visions on return of cottagers

On March 27, Kawartha Lakes residents heard two very different messages regarding seasonal residents heading to their cottages and rural… Continue reading “Premier and mayor offer different visions on return of cottagers”

Council update: Teleconferencing on the way

In a conference call with local reporters today Mayor Andy Letham provided updates on a story covered by the Advocate… Continue reading “Council update: Teleconferencing on the way”

Kawartha Lakes CAO granted sweeping emergency powers

At the final two full meetings of Kawartha Lakes City Council on March 17 and 19, 2020, council approved a… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes CAO granted sweeping emergency powers”

Kawartha Lakes declares state of emergency

Mayor Andy Letham has enacted a declaration of a state of emergency. This decision is in line with the previous… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes declares state of emergency”