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We'll make sure you're aware of recent changes and developments that may affect your cottage life in the Kawartha Lakes. For example, the garbage truck will pass your garbage by this cottage season if you don't put it out in a clear bag. (The municipality introduced new regulations on January 1 of this year.) Tax changes for waterfront properties, shifts in the handling of maintenance costs for unassumed roads, and proposals for local development could affect your pocketbook or your quality of life at your waterfront getaway.

Kawartha Lakes Microbreweries

Locals know the amazing microbreweries in Kawartha Lakes, but they are hoping to reach tourists as well. "Beginning next summer,...
11/29/2017
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Food banks in Kawartha Lakes a huge help during the holidays

The holiday season is a time for giving, but for those with financial struggles it can be a very difficult...
11/21/2017
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Changes Kawartha Lakes police social media policy

Due to observed behavior, the Kawartha Lakes police are making a change to their social media policy. Unfortunately, when they release...
11/21/2017
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Why is Kawartha Lakes City Hall orange?

Kawartha Lakes City hall is going to be lit up orange soon! From November 25 to December 10 the city...
11/19/2017
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Local resident hired as new clerk

Cathie Ritchie has lived in Lindsay for three years, but now she is taking on a new role as clerk...
11/14/2017
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Funding programs from Kawartha Conservation

If you are a farm owner or land owner and you're trying to be environmentally friendly, Kawartha Conservation may have some...
11/14/2017
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More efficient EMS response proposed

Paramedic Chief Keith Kirkpatrick wants to make the Kawartha Lakes emergency response even better, and he's willing to work to...
11/13/2017
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New CEO for our library

We have a new library branch and a new CEO! If you haven't heard, an old Ace Hardware Store is...
11/13/2017
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Kawartha Lakes community health news

Community Care City is a top 35 finalist in a competition by the Aviva Community Fund! They are hoping to...
11/06/2017
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Blanding’s Turtles are staying put!

The Blanding's Turtle is a threatened species, but thanks to an Ontario Municipal Board decision their habitat is staying safe!...
11/03/2017
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Provincial Grants to impact Kawartha Lakes schools.

  A provincial grant program hopes to involve parents in education, student achievement, and student well-being. "A total of 18...
10/29/2017
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Hurrah, the highway is back!

How often do you get to hear that highway construction is a month ahead of schedule? The work on Highway...
10/29/2017
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Police sending a message

Taking shortcuts could cost you big. On a shortcut around the construction on Highway 35, Kawartha Lakes Police have issued almost...
10/23/2017
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Better cell service in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes is looking into improving cell service for the area. This project would benefit Eastern Ontario as a whole. "If...
10/23/2017
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Houston dogs get second chance in Ontario after Hurricane Harvey

Thanks to volunteers and donations, thirty nine dogs are getting a second chance in Ontario. Volunteers drove 36 hours to...
10/11/2017
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Ontario supporting hurricane recovery

Ontario is lending a helping hand to those communities affected by Hurricane Irma. Kathleen Wynne released a statement saying, “On...
10/11/2017
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Pesticides hurting bumblebee populations

“A University of Guelph researcher says a widely used pesticide found in agricultural crops throughout the world, reduced the chances...
10/02/2017
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Work to be done on Highway 35

Improvements will begin soon on the Highway 35 culvert which will temporarily close a portion of the road completely. “Proposed...
09/30/2017
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Police encourage water safety with alcohol

Police across the province of Ontario have recently increased patrol in populated waterways, mainly looking to enforce strict regulations on...
09/27/2017
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Check out the new Kawartha Lakes city website!

Change is coming to Kawartha Lakes, this time in the form of a new city website! The newly formatted website...
09/12/2017
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What to do if there is a tornado

The month of August is prone to severe weather, such as thunderstorms, flooding, hail, lightning, and high winds. It’s important...
09/12/2017
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