Municipal

Mayor to chair economic recovery task force as city charts a path forward

Kawartha Lakes City Council unanimously approved an economic recovery task force that will support local business, building trades, tourism and… Continue reading “Mayor to chair economic recovery task force as city charts a path forward”

Millions to be invested to improve rural cell phone and broadband

Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham recently announced $81 million in government funding for improving rural cell phone/broadband across eastern Ontario…. Continue reading “Millions to be invested to improve rural cell phone and broadband”

Letham speculates how Kawartha Lakes may re-open

Kawartha Lakes mayor, Andy Letham, says the discussion about the COVID-19 pandemic is “no longer what we are shutting down,… Continue reading “Letham speculates how Kawartha Lakes may re-open”

Paramedics recognize community support

During the COVID-19 pandemic, gestures of all sizes have been making a significant difference to those most affected. First Responders… Continue reading “Paramedics recognize community support”

Farm country, Canadian Shield…anything but “cottage country”

CUPE had no say on city layoffs since ‘entire divisions’ affected: HR manager  

When Kawartha Lakes announced the layoff of 213 part-time, seasonal and temporary workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city… Continue reading “CUPE had no say on city layoffs since ‘entire divisions’ affected: HR manager  “

City administering $1.8M social services relief fund from province

To help provide relief for pressing challenges faced by many during the COVID-19 pandemic, the province has announced a new… Continue reading “City administering $1.8M social services relief fund from province”

City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees

Kawartha Lakes has announced the layoff of over 200 employees currently on the city payroll. The layoff notices were issued… Continue reading “City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees”