My December newsletter is here!

While city business is important for our community, sometimes it’s just nice at this time of year to remember the important things in life that unite us – like holiday baked goods.

The 2023 Municipal Heritage Awards were hosted at City Hall on December 7 with members of council, staff, and individuals from the local heritage community in attendance.

Councillor's New Year's Levee at 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 3-5 pm

Kawartha Lakes council avoided exceeding its three per cent tax increase target by dipping into reserves

Taylor told council that 6,500 new homes is an achievable goal.

Fenelon Falls' Mike Perry looks forward to continuing the hard work started by Institute for Change Leaders founder Olivia Chow, and imbue the leadership of icon Marshall Ganz, as the organization's new executive director.

More than 300 people filled the meeting room at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre Tuesday (Nov. 14) night to hear more about the proposed 894-dwelling Fenelon Trails development project.

Sylvia Keesmaat (right) and Leslie Dyment (left) are among the members of the Cameron, Ont., community who oppose FLATO Development’s proposed golf resort on the shores of Sturgeon Lake.

This could be a year where all city spending will be under scrutiny, reports Kirk Winter.

Mike Perry, local Councillor for Ward 3, attended the “Apron Memories” event on Saturday October 14 at Fenelon Falls United Church. Mike paid tribute to his late mother, Mary Perry.

Should it garner support from Kawartha Lakes council, a $200,000 fund that would be used solely to support local not-for-profit cultural groups and organizations could become a permanent part of the municipality's operational budget.

A number of councillors have expressed concern about the potential for abuse of increased powers by mayors in the future.

Residents are encouraged to take part in the activities that have been developed to reflect on the trauma caused to Indigenous peoples and communities across the country by the residential school system.

Cameron, Ont., residents Margaret and Robert Carroll are concerned about the impact a proposed golf course resort and seasonal housing development will have on their community.

Dozens of area residents will hopefully enjoy a much smoother ride when driving in their neighbourhood next year.

Mayor Doug Elmslie and Councillors Smeaton and Perry joined more than 2,000 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2023 AMO Conference at RBC Place London and the DoubleTree by Hilton in London, Ontario August 20 to 23.

Three local philanthropists, Chris Handley, Mike Perry, and Phong Tan have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to ensuring access to quality education by establishing awards and scholarships for local elementary and high school students pursuing a post secondary education.