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.
Christmas with Kawartha Lakes City Councillors
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.
2023 Osprey Heritage Awards recipients recognized at city hall
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
Councillor's New Year's Levee at 15 Dodd Street, Fenelon Falls, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 3-5 pm
Reserves used to fund Kawartha Lakes community projects in 2024, no impact on taxes
Kawartha Lakes council avoided exceeding its three per cent tax increase target by dipping into reserves
City commits to provincial housing plan despite misgivings
Taylor told council that 6,500 new homes is an achievable goal.
Mike Perry named Institute for Change Leaders executive director
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.
Meeting on proposed development near Fenelon Falls garners major public interest
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.
Inside this Greenbelt developer’s push to build a cottage country resort — and how the community is pushing back
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.
Tax increase of 6 per cent possible, says CAO, unless money found by trimming budget costs
This could be a year where all city spending will be under scrutiny, reports Kirk Winter.
Apron Memories
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.
New operational fund to strengthen Kawartha’s arts and culture
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.