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Cuts to city staff include 32 library staff members

When the city recently announced they were laying off more than 200 part-time employees currently working for the city, this… Continue reading “Cuts to city staff include 32 library staff members”

Patient at RMH tests positive for COVID-19

One patient has tested positive for COVID-19 on the CCP1 (Continuing Care Program) inpatient unit at Ross Memorial Hospital, after… Continue reading “Patient at RMH tests positive for COVID-19”

Pinecrest hopeful it has turned a corner while Kawartha Lakes numbers hold steady

Bobcaygeon’s beleaguered Pinecrest Nursing Home has gotten a break this week, as administrator Mary Carr reports once again there have… Continue reading “Pinecrest hopeful it has turned a corner while Kawartha Lakes numbers hold steady”

Indian French bakers: Mickaël’s husband-wife team embrace their role and new country

In a modest way, Mickaël Durand has changed our lives. From Mickaël’s Cafe Librairie has come a steady supply of… Continue reading “Indian French bakers: Mickaël’s husband-wife team embrace their role and new country”

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”

Castle Keep a casualty of COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’

Castle Keep a casualty of COVID-19’s ‘perfect storm’

On March 17, the Ontario government declared a state of emergency from COVID-19 – and that’s when Graham Bashford’s reality… Continue reading “Castle Keep a casualty of COVID-19’s ‘perfect storm’”