Municipal

Presenter challenges city to reduce waste by 70 per cent before end of 2023

David Webb, a retired civil servant and member of the city’s waste management advisory committee, wants council to become leaders in waste reduction.

Council punishes Ashmore for code of conduct breaches

Councillor Ron Ashmore has been docked two weeks’ pay for multiple violations of the City of Kawartha Lakes Code of Conduct and Ethics for Members of Council and Local Boards.

City took, on average, 54 days to remedy complaints: Service review

Councillors approve pay raises for next council

By a 7-2 vote, Kawartha Lakes council approved increased pay to the incoming council from 2023-2026.

City spokesperson says Kent Street sidewalk brick issues will be fixed

Lindsay’s brand new sidewalks didn’t hold up well after one winter. Photos: William McGinn.

Help Kawartha Lakes develop its Active Transportation Master Plan

A first of its kind for the municipality, Kawartha Lakes is developing an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) to identify a continuous and connected network of safe, comfortable and sustainable active transportation routes and facilities.

Omemee splash pad included in 2023 budget deliberations

Council recommended at their committee of the whole meeting that $100,000 be set aside as potential seed money for a splash pad in Omemee.

Be prepared for flooding: City

Sandbags at the Burnt River Community Centre.