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Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding

The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has dispersed $57,280 from the second round of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)…. Continue reading “Ten local non-profits awarded $57,280 in emergency community support funding”

Province to move local health unit to 'yellow' as local cases decline

Colour us yellow: Province pushes Kawartha Lakes out of the green with rising COVID numbers

New COVID-19 restrictions are coming into effect in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and in Kawartha Lakes, as the region shifts… Continue reading “Colour us yellow: Province pushes Kawartha Lakes out of the green with rising COVID numbers”

Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision

When Deputy Mayor Patrick O’Reilly contacted Ron Pearson and Murray Walden to inform them council had voted 5-4 to close… Continue reading “Letham casts deciding vote to close Ops Arena; Locals hope to reverse decision”

Toronto breaks down neighbourhoods where COVID is occurring – why not Kawartha Lakes?

Toronto breaks down neighbourhoods where COVID is occurring – why not here?

As COVID-19 numbers begin to climb again, many Kawartha Lakes residents are asking why the local health unit isn’t breaking… Continue reading “Toronto breaks down neighbourhoods where COVID is occurring – why not here?”

Downtown Fenelon Falls to get major face lift

Downtown Fenelon Falls was the main beneficiary in the decision by council not to refund to taxpayers the 2019 budget… Continue reading “Downtown Fenelon Falls to get major face lift”

Read at Reid: Story Walk program launches at conservation area

Kawartha Conservation and the Kawartha Lakes Public Library are launching the popular Story Walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area this… Continue reading “Read at Reid: Story Walk program launches at conservation area”

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Ontario invests in financial advice and training for small businesses and entreprenuers

The Ontario government is investing over $2 million through the Ontario Together Fund to provide small businesses with free, tailored… Continue reading “Ontario invests in financial advice and training for small businesses and entreprenuers”