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Letham likely to return to private sector after 2022 election
One of the most difficult decisions for most politicians to make is to know when it is time to walk… Continue reading “Letham likely to return to private sector after 2022 election”
RMH nurses urge compassion and say ‘stay strong’ in pandemic’s expected final phase
Lisa Falls always dreamed of becoming a nurse from the earliest age. An RN for 22 years at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, she says she has many
Grasshopper Lawn Care cleans up — one property at a time
Jeremy Decloux’s Grasshopper Lawn Care is a known quantity in Durham Region when it comes to lawn care, tree trimming… Continue reading “Grasshopper Lawn Care cleans up — one property at a time”
New model of care piloted in Kawartha Lakes for palliative patients
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced a new model of care for palliative patients that will be implemented as a pilot including Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and Region of Durham Paramedic Services.
Ministry of Education offers money but amount barely keeps up with inflation
The Ministry of Education will provide nearly $26 billion to all school boards for the coming year — but it’s an amount that barely keeps pace with inflation.
Local man says Kawartha Lakes should allow tiny houses
With local real estate prices spiralling into the stratosphere, Peter Wallace wants Kawartha Lakes to allow the construction and full-time occupancy of tiny homes.
More off-road vehicle road access criticized in pitches to council
Six local citizens took on the challenge of sharing with council — in just five minutes or less over Zoom — their views on ORV access to municipal roads in the south of the city. Five of them spoke out strongly against allowing more ORV access on city roads.
