Ward 1 Coun. Emmett Yeo said he plans to spend the holidays surrounded by family, and he is especially looking forward to seeing his two sons, their families and his two grandsons.

Council urges second look at the recently passed Bill 60 citing changes specifically related to tenants and landlords will compound the affordable housing crisis.

The city calls on the province to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities to ensure strong local representation in decisions impacting residents.

The Ward 8 councillor looks forward to supporting initiatives, including improving customer service, enacting budget priorities and the municipality’s 25th anniversary.

Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson will serve as Kawartha Lakes’ deputy mayor for 2026 after being acclaimed to the role during council’s Dec. 9 meeting.

Kawartha Lakes council passed several amendments to Mayor Doug Elmslie’s proposed 2026 budget during a special meeting recently.

The roundtables will provide residents with a better understanding of the City’s capital planning and maintenance processes and give them an opportunity to ask questions.

Recommended amendments, including increases to rates and the discontinuation of discounts and exemptions, are slated to come into effect in January.

A request by Ward 2 Coun. Pat Warren regarding a coordinated approach by the province to address homelessness, mental health and addiction to be considered by council.

Ontario's ban on speed cameras takes effect on Friday. But some communities continue to push back. Including Midland, where city council put forward a motion to oppose the province's ban of automated speed enforcement. We heard from Kawartha Lakes Ward 3 councillor Mike Perry, about why he put forward a motion to support Midland’s pushback.

Kawartha Lakes council wants Alto, the Crown corporation building a high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, to ensure the project supports the needs of this city’s residents.

I opened the bag and looked down at a shiny silver lapel pin: a red poppy on a dream catcher wrapped in a Métis sash

Council receives update on proposal for electrified passenger train line from Toronto to Quebec City that would include station stop in Peterborough.

Ward 3 Coun. Mike Perry’s motion to support efforts to reinstate use of automated speed enforcement cameras to combat “speeding epidemic” receives unanimous backing.

If Fenelon Falls resident Nancy L’Estrange has her way, the village will benefit from a $1 million civic improvement project courtesy of HGTV’s new Home Town Takeover Canada series.

Council upholds Land Management Team’s decision to deny group’s request to purchase shoreline road allowance; asks staff to review licensing process.

SCAN!-Kawartha recently hosted a Draw the Line rally in Victoria Park. About 50 local residents attended, including seniors, high school students, educators, unionists and politicians.

Kawartha Lakes council unanimously supports the Elect Respect pledge motion put forward at Tuesday’s meeting by Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson.