Municipal

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”

Ward 2 candidate campaigns on disability inclusion, lowering property taxes, and road fixes
Karina Gaudier says she wants to see a “big change” in Ward 2 and at city council – and she… Continue reading “Ward 2 candidate campaigns on disability inclusion, lowering property taxes, and road fixes”

Managing new development is key for mayoral candidate
With Kawartha Lakes’ population expected to grow by tens of thousands in the coming decades, Mathew Flynn says the city… Continue reading “Managing new development is key for mayoral candidate”

