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.

Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls team poised to begin implementation and monitoring of programs, data and community feedback gathered recently for the next phase of a multi-year improvement action plan.

At a recent regular council meeting, council approved an amendment to a building bylaw that introduces a new fee exemption for property owners who remove illegal stormwater connections from the municipal sanitary sewer system.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is building 30 new affordable housing units at 106 Murray Street in Fenelon Falls.

City council is re-evaluating how it delivers housing support through the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) program after calls to expand eligibility to include people living with disabilities.

Activities are planned throughout the day at Maryboro Lodge, Garnet Graham Park and beyond during this year’s Fenelon Falls Canada Day celebrations.

Kawartha Lakes is proud to recognize and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

This list offers a glimpse of some of the top influencers in Kawartha Lakes in many different categories.

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes Foundation recently hosted its 21st annual Hike for Hospice event, drawing community members from across the region in support Of local hospice and palliative care.