Durham Region Paramedics Assist Kawartha Lakes With Checking In On Vulnerable Residents
The City of Kawartha Lakes Community Paramedic team checked in on 400+ people across Kawartha Lakes providing blankets, water, and info on power outages and warming stations.
Changes to Kawartha Lakes groups aims to increase transparency, streamline awards process
Municipal groups may no longer be able to create working groups and subcommittees, should council formally adopt changes to the terms of reference.
Kawartha Lakes council considers ways to mitigate impact of U.S. tariffs
Kawartha Lakes council is seeking staff input regarding ways to mitigate the impact of U.S.-instituted tariffs at the local level.
Kawartha Lakes to review adding disabilities to criteria for housing benefit
Kawartha Lakes council has taken steps toward ensuring individuals with disabilities are prioritized when it comes to housing assistance programs.
To counter the 'anxious generation' more unstructured playtime is needed
As we begin 2025, there is a 101 of discussion about the health of our children and youth. Last year, Jonathan Haidt released a thought-provoking book called The Anxious Generation
Mike Perry, Ward 3 Councilor, on The Influencer List!
"Ward 3 Councillor Mike Perry has become a force to be reckoned with on council by not only being a very public advocate for the people who elected him, but also by making sure that underserved communities and Indigenous people have a voice at the council table"
Councillor wish lists for this fall include roads, healthcare and housing
Local councillors have big plans for this fall with some well-trodden issues they are looking to support, including road maintenance. Ward 3 Councillor Mike Perry will be chairing council’s new task force on roads.
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Introducing the Archaeological Management Plan
Kawartha Lakes will honour and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on the summer solstice – the longest day of the year.
Basic income class action lawsuit gets certified by court
Question of whether or not the contract was binding will be decided next, lawyers say
CHEST fund to dole out $13,220 to Fenelon Falls groups
The Fenelon Falls CHEST Fund has approved the Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot, Kawartha Works Community Co-operative — in support of the Fenelon Arts Committee.
Kawartha mayor works to improve council response to deputations
Kawartha Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie is hoping to make improvements when it comes to deputation etiquette.
Kawartha Lakes residents given extra time to comment on strategic plan
The multi-year document, focusing on housing, sustainability, the environment, health care and transportation is poised to be approved March 19.
Public consultation on draft strategic plan coming in February
Kawartha Lakes council unanimously approved a motion put forward by Ward 3 representative Mike Perry that will allow for more public input on the city’s proposed strategic plan.
City strategic plan gets pushback from council
The draft 2023-2027 strategic plan for Kawartha Lakes has spurred a great deal of discussion and debate at council.
Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland health units move toward end of February merger decision
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge and Peterborough boards must submit joint business plan by April 2 for provincial approval.