We'll make sure you're aware of recent changes and developments that may affect your cottage life in the Kawartha Lakes. For example, the garbage truck will pass your garbage by this cottage season if you don't put it out in a clear bag. (The municipality introduced new regulations on January 1 of this year.) Tax changes for waterfront properties, shifts in the handling of maintenance costs for unassumed roads, and proposals for local development could affect your pocketbook or your quality of life at your waterfront getaway.
The new rules of the road
There are new rules of the road - Adopt-A-Road that is. MyKawartha.com reported, "Following discussions with the city insurance provider,...Ontario affordability
Our government is working to make living in Ontario more affordable for families with children and seniors. Just one of...Downtown Dreams Contest
There's a new contest happening in Kawartha Lakes! MyKawartha.com said, "Leisha Newton, economic development officer for the city, says Downtown...Canadian medal winners
The Winter Olympics are an exciting time! Many athletes come from Canada and even more train here, which explains why...Grizzly Olympic helmet
If you're keeping up with the Pyeongchang Olympics, chances are you have seen the incred-inline-blockle Skeleton helmet featuring a grizzly bear....Side-by-side ATVs on the trails
Side-by-side ATVs may soon be allowed on the Victoria Rail Trail Corridor. Currently, they are not permitted. Shane Kelly from...Taking knitting to Ghana
A local couple took their finger puppet knitting talents to Ghana last November. The Lindsay Hooks and Needles group made...New wildlife center
The Kawartha Wildlife Centre has found its home near Omemee and will be working out of a mobile structure. While this is...History and art meet
The Kawartha Art Gallery and the Kawartha Lakes Historical Society are joining forces! They are working on programming that goes a step...Our environment last year
2017 was a year of ups and downs for our local environment. North America saw wildfires, storms, and floodings. Despite...Reflections from the Mayor
The Mayor of Kawartha Lakes, Andy Letham, thinks the city turned a corner in the last year. There were certainly...It’s COLD!
No doubt about it - it's winter in Ontario! In fact, the entire province went under an extreme cold weather...Tree seedling program
Tree huggers, unite! "The 2018 Kawartha Conservation Tree Seedling Program has launched, providing landowners in rural, agricultural and shoreline areas...
