Social Issues

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Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award

Local resident Terry Hartwick is receiving the Storytelling for Change Award from the Institute of Change Leadership at Ryerson University…. Continue reading “Local resident Terry Hartwick receives Storytelling for Change Award”

City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation

City Council received a report at the Nov. 4 Council meeting on the considerations to be reviewed surrounding cannabis production… Continue reading “City reviews regulations related to cannabis production and cultivation”

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100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors

This holiday season, 100 Kids Who Care is rallying all children in the Kawartha Lakes to join them in making… Continue reading “100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors”

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New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source’s donation collection materials have gotten a facelift just in time for the holidays, courtesy of… Continue reading “New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police

An alarming increase in the number of suspect opioid overdoses in Kawartha Lakes is bringing an alert to be watchful… Continue reading “Numerous suspected overdoses prompts alert from health unit and police”

Workforce Development Board

In demand careers and the local labour market

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is hosting two information sessions about in-demand careers and the local labour market. Sessions will… Continue reading “In demand careers and the local labour market”

People's Economy Public Consultations

Ideas needed to “build back better” after COVID-19

Do you have ideas on how our community can “build back better” in the wake of COVID-19? The local residents’… Continue reading “Ideas needed to “build back better” after COVID-19″