Community

Oakwood shop owner runs in Ward 4, pledging accessible leadership and local improvements

Guru Bhat is the owner of Oakwood Groceries, and after hearing about the issues his customers want addressed in the… Continue reading “Oakwood shop owner runs in Ward 4, pledging accessible leadership and local improvements”

32nd annual golf tournament raises $50,000 for local BGC Kawarthas Foundation

BGC Kawarthas Foundation recently hosted the 32nd Annual Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Pontypool’s Black Diamond Golf Club… Continue reading “32nd annual golf tournament raises $50,000 for local BGC Kawarthas Foundation”

Share your Thankful Heart at Ross Memorial’s fall fundraising walk

Sue Junkin’s experience with cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation began in 2018 after she had aortic valve replacement surgery. Told she… Continue reading “Share your Thankful Heart at Ross Memorial’s fall fundraising walk”

Back-to-School decisions should reflect the communities our schools serve

In the coming weeks, families across Kawartha Lakes will begin the familiar work of getting ready for school: replacing outgrown… Continue reading “Back-to-School decisions should reflect the communities our schools serve”

Teaching abroad

Local woman returns home from China, amazed by tech and traditions

The first day Szabina Kitchen entered her apartment last year in Foshan China, where she would be living for the… Continue reading “Teaching abroad”

Local Soroptimist International offers cash grant to women seeking financial assistance

Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and need financial assistance to continue their education or… Continue reading “Local Soroptimist International offers cash grant to women seeking financial assistance”