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Health unit requests money from municipality after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives

Health unit requests money from city after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives

With the Ontario Conservative government reducing provincial grants by 30 per cent for mandatory provincial programs, the local health unit… Continue reading “Health unit requests money from city after reduction in public health spending by Conservatives”

Person tests positive for COVID-19 at I.E. Weldon, Lindsay

In a letter to parents from I.E. Weldon S.S., the high school has advised that a person who from Weldon… Continue reading “Person tests positive for COVID-19 at I.E. Weldon, Lindsay”

New COVID-19 funding for HKLB school boards

In an effort to keep schools safe from COVID-19, the Ontario government is investing an additional $381 million provided by… Continue reading “New COVID-19 funding for HKLB school boards”

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Globus Theatre favourite Norm Foster performing on Valentine’s Day

Globus Theatre audiences can now book digital theatre tickets and order a take-out dinner on Valentine’s Day. The Foster Festival’s… Continue reading “Globus Theatre favourite Norm Foster performing on Valentine’s Day”

Join the club: How local clubs have adapted to the new normal

One of the success stories of 2020 was how venerable old organizations steeped in tradition – namely parliaments and places of worship –… Continue reading “Join the club: How local clubs have adapted to the new normal”

Community member assists police with drone

On Feb. 2 Kawartha Lakes Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen who had observed, an elderly male… Continue reading “Community member assists police with drone”

Questions remain as to who will administer rapid COVID-19 testing in schools

Questions remain as to who will administer rapid COVID-19 testing in schools

At a recent press conference Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Chief Medical Officer of Health David Williams were vague on… Continue reading “Questions remain as to who will administer rapid COVID-19 testing in schools”