"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"

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.

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.

Question of whether or not the contract was binding will be decided next, lawyers say

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 Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie is hoping to make improvements when it comes to deputation etiquette.

The multi-year document, focusing on housing, sustainability, the environment, health care and transportation is poised to be approved March 19.

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.

The draft 2023-2027 strategic plan for Kawartha Lakes has spurred a great deal of discussion and debate at council.

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge and Peterborough boards must submit joint business plan by April 2 for provincial approval.

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.