Barbara-Ann MacEachern
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Noise, overcrowding among top short-term rental concerns in Kawartha Lakes
More than 1,000 people provided input regarding short-term rentals during a recent City survey → Read More
‘Summer from hell’: Short-term rentals stir up strong sentiments in Kawartha Lakes
City staff hosted the first of two public meetings on proposed licensing and regulations for short-term rentals in Kawartha Lakes Feb. 28 → Read More
Council votes in support of filling cell service gaps in Kawartha Lakes
Three new telecommunications towers got the green light to move ahead in former Verulam and Mariposa Townships → Read More
Police will no longer name accused in most cases in Kawartha Lakes
Exceptions to the new naming policy will include offences like trafficking in a controlled substance, robbery, incidents resulting in serious bodily harm or death and firearms charges as well as any other deemed to be a significant public interest → Read More
‘I get calls and emails every day’: Development concerns in King’s Bay in Seagrave continue
Geranium Homes has proposed a development of 44 houses in King's Bay while local residents continue to push back → Read More
Kawartha Chocolate Boutique finds the sweet spot in Kawartha Lakes
Gordon Lee and Mary Kay Lang-Lee are expanding their home-based Valentia business after finding pandemic success → Read More
British man searches for long-lost cousin in Kawartha Lakes
Mike Davey is looking for Christian Taul (or Davey), born in 1948, who spent his early life in Lindsay or Omemee → Read More
Cross-Canada trekkers, Trent alumni, look north for next adventure
Dr. Sonya Richmond and Sean Morton spent four years hiking the Great Trail from Newfoundland to BC, documenting and sharing their experiences along the way, and now plan to complete the final 4,000 kms north in 2023 → Read More
‘Bill 23 is just a travesty on so many levels’: Peterborough protesters out in force for the second time in as many weeks
Critics of the Build More Homes Faster Act, introduced by the provincial government last month, argue it will reduce planning oversight at the municipal level and reverse environmental protections while failing to create more affordable housing → Read More
Next Gen 911 coming to Kawartha Lakes by 2025, but timeline will be tight
The transition from the current analog system to digital Next Generation 911 is mandated to be completed by March 4, 2025, across the country → Read More
Kawartha Lakes Thanksgiving holiday closures
Garbage and recycling collection moved one day forward, most landfills in the City remain open → Read More
5 Upcoming changes on the roads in Kawartha Lakes
New all-way stops in Lindsay and Emily Twp., ongoing installation of reduced speed limits in communities across the City, expanded School Zone in Lindsay and new lights coming for Bobcaygeon; here are the road changes Kawartha Lakes council voted to support during their Sept. 27 meeting: All-Way stop at St. Joseph and Colborne The intersection of Colborne Street West and St. Joseph Road will… → Read More
LEX returns to Lindsay Sept. 17
With free livestock shows Sept. 17 - 21 followed by a midway, vendors, demonstrations and family-friendly shows Sept. 22 - 25, there is something for everyone at the LEX → Read More
‘It was all surreal’: Campbellford Fair rider recounts Tilt-a-Whirl crash that left her shaken
15-year-old Shaylen Meier's amusement ride car was hit by another that had disengaged from its tracks on Friday, Aug. 5 → Read More
Injuries unknown for those involved in ‘incident’ at Campbellford Fair Friday
Unconfirmed online reports from witnesses say the Tilt-a-Whirl ride malfunctioned → Read More
Last-minute setbacks leave bad taste for Kawartha Lakes Pride organizer
City staff say there was no call for the cancellation of a July 9 beach social event → Read More
UPDATE: Arson arrest made after fire ravages historic First World War munitions factory in Lindsay
25-year-old man faces charges related to several alleged arsons in Lindsay including iron bridge fire in April → Read More
Upcoming changes to your drive in Kawartha Lakes
From more than two dozen new stop signs to temporary speed bumps and speed reductions; here's what you need to know when you are heading out on the road in Kawartha Lakes → Read More
Have you seen Ashton Eatmon? Police say missing teen may be in Peterborough area
The 14-year-old missing boy is described as Caucasian, six feet tall and weighs 130 pounds → Read More
Amber Alert likely would not have saved Draven Graham, Kawartha Lakes Police Service Board hears
Police chief Mark Mitchell to look into vulnerable person alert options and bring report back to Kawartha Lakes Police Service Board → Read More