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Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision

When Deputy Mayor Patrick O’Reilly contacted Ron Pearson and Murray Walden to inform them council had voted 5-4 to close… Continue reading “Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision”

Santa Claus standing in front of the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes building

Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes kicks off their 5 Days of Giveaways contest

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (BGCKL) is excited to announce their 5 Days of Giveaways Contest beginning… Continue reading “Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes kicks off their 5 Days of Giveaways contest”

Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020

10 food banks across the Kawartha Lakes have served 758 new individuals so far this year, reports the Kawartha Lakes… Continue reading “Local food banks report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their services in 2020”

Local cinemas pin their spring hopes on successful vaccine

Two local cinemas and the drive-in have all had rough journeys this year due to COVID-19, and yet all hope… Continue reading “Local cinemas pin their spring hopes on successful vaccine”

COVID-19 can’t stop service club’s annual tree sale

The masks tell the story – but only part of it. Members of the Lindsay Optimist Club are committed to… Continue reading “COVID-19 can’t stop service club’s annual tree sale”

Child on snow shoes smiles and walks towards a camera. On the left of him the poster reads "Outdoor School" and "Winter Session 2021"

Uncertain times spurs Gamiing Nature Centre to extend outdoor program into 2021

While parents are struggling to manage the risks of COVID-19, Gamiing Nature Centre, in partnership with The Forest Farm, offers… Continue reading “Uncertain times spurs Gamiing Nature Centre to extend outdoor program into 2021”

DriveTest centre in Lindsay faces community scrutiny in shadow of pandemic

DriveTest in Lindsay must now forbid residents from other regions from taking road tests

In a press release just issued today, the Ontario government is cancelling all in-vehicle road tests in regions in the… Continue reading “DriveTest in Lindsay must now forbid residents from other regions from taking road tests”