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Kawartha Lakes CAO supports many ideas in new Green Party municipal plan

The Ontario Green Party is advocating strongly for the province to aid municipalities, and Kawartha Lakes CAO Ron Taylor sees… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes CAO supports many ideas in new Green Party municipal plan”

‘Someone’s grandfather and everyone’s neighbour:’ Librarian Bill Scholey

During the pandemic our library system has sustained us with all its digital offerings: ebooks, audiobooks and downloadable video and… Continue reading “‘Someone’s grandfather and everyone’s neighbour:’ Librarian Bill Scholey”

Sheltering at home means a chance to observe our birds of Kawartha Lakes

Sheltering at home means a chance to observe our birds of Kawartha Lakes

I was out of breath as I burst through the door. “Kids, come quick,” I managed to gasp out. “There’s… Continue reading “Sheltering at home means a chance to observe our birds of Kawartha Lakes”

Youth sports send out mixed message for summer of 2020

Youth sports send out mixed message for summer of 2020

Three youth sporting bodies updated their COVID-19 protocols this week and made three very different decisions. The Victoria-Brock Baseball Association… Continue reading “Youth sports send out mixed message for summer of 2020”

Mayor fears substantial tourism losses but says not the time to give up

Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham fears “substantial losses” depending on how long the city’s tourism-related businesses remain closed because of… Continue reading “Mayor fears substantial tourism losses but says not the time to give up”

Outbreak at Pinecrest declared officially over by health unit

The outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon has been declared officially over by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District… Continue reading “Outbreak at Pinecrest declared officially over by health unit”

Fleming College moves online; landlord worries about vacant rentals

Beginning Sept. 8, Fleming College in Lindsay and Peterborough will start its fall semester using online and alternative delivery methods…. Continue reading “Fleming College moves online; landlord worries about vacant rentals”