Municipal

Standing-room-only crowd packs Lindsay mayoral debate

Questions around taxation and spending, road repair and attracting family doctors to the city were among the many issues mayoral… Continue reading “Standing-room-only crowd packs Lindsay mayoral debate”

Young Ward 7 candidate campaigns on healthcare, infrastructure and safety

Liam Bruyn is running for Ward 7 on a campaign built on three priorities healthcare; infrastructure; and public safety. At… Continue reading “Young Ward 7 candidate campaigns on healthcare, infrastructure and safety”

Ward 6 candidate focusing on taxes, healthcare and local business

After knocking on hundreds of doors across Ward 6, Omemee resident Jasmine Marshall is asking voters to open one more… Continue reading “Ward 6 candidate focusing on taxes, healthcare and local business”

Coombs floats police amalgamation, lower property taxes in Ward 5 council run

Julie Coombs recalls being interested in politics even as a young girl. In fact, Coombs, who is one of the… Continue reading “Coombs floats police amalgamation, lower property taxes in Ward 5 council run”

Enhanced transit being planned, including links between Lindsay, Fenelon, and Bobcaygeon

Residents could see significantly expanded public transit during the next decade under a draft plan that would enhance bus service… Continue reading “Enhanced transit being planned, including links between Lindsay, Fenelon, and Bobcaygeon”

Kawartha Lakes projects $10.7M operating deficit as winter costs climb

Staff outline a path to contain shortfall before year-end

Council voted to receive a report from city staff projecting a $10.7-million deficit in its 2026 operating budget, with winter… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes projects $10.7M operating deficit as winter costs climb”

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”