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Wide ranging economic recovery plan clears first hurdle

Council enthusiastically endorsed, in principal, the recommendations of the Economic Recovery Task Force presented at their committee of the whole… Continue reading “Wide ranging economic recovery plan clears first hurdle”

Laurie Scott stands with staff of the Ross Memorial Hospital near a podium

Ontario adding new hospital beds in Kawartha Lakes

The Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay will be receiving more than $1.1 million in funding to help alleviate hospital capacity… Continue reading “Ontario adding new hospital beds in Kawartha Lakes”

Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River

Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River

Caroline Palmer has appeared on hit TV shows such as Mr. D, Workin’ Moms, Suits, and even the 2019 DC… Continue reading “Caroline Palmer: Actor of Shazam!, Heartland fame living off-grid in Burnt River”

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100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors

This holiday season, 100 Kids Who Care is rallying all children in the Kawartha Lakes to join them in making… Continue reading “100 Kids Who Care launches Kindness Cards campaign for local seniors”

Fenelon Falls Sign with locks in the background

Fenelon Falls beach mystery solved

A number of phone calls came in to the Advocate last week inquiring about the demolition of the washroom facility… Continue reading “Fenelon Falls beach mystery solved”

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New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source’s donation collection materials have gotten a facelift just in time for the holidays, courtesy of… Continue reading “New donation collection materials for Kawartha Lakes Food Source”

Kawartha Lakes will see about $390,000 for long-term care, education, more

Kawartha Lakes is being allocated more than $390,000 through combined federal-provincial funding through the new COVID-19 resilience infrastructure stream. This… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes will see about $390,000 for long-term care, education, more”