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Getting the most from your outdoor space

Your cottage's outdoor space doesn't have to look like the picture above in the winter! Radiant heat installed underneath your patio...
02/12/2018
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Toronto market balanced

2017 was a crazy year for Canadian real estate. Everyone was constantly wondering - will it crash? Money Sense said that...
02/05/2018
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Ontario Real Estate Association wants transparency

The Ontario Real Estate Association wants more transparency in the industry. The Globe and Mail said, "Advocates of bringing transparency...
02/05/2018
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Taking knitting to Ghana

A local couple took their finger puppet knitting talents to Ghana last November. The Lindsay Hooks and Needles group made...
02/05/2018
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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...
02/05/2018
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Winter fire safety

When it gets this cold, it pays to know your winter fire and carbon monoxide safety! Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue's...
02/05/2018
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Why millennials should move to Kawartha Lakes!

Kawartha Lakes got a bad rap on a website ranking the most attractive cities for millennials. We ranked 84/85 on the...
02/05/2018
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Downtown Kawartha Lakes getting some upgrades

MyKawartha.com has reported that over $90,000 will be put into downtown Kawartha Lakes! They said, "The city is getting $92,213...
02/05/2018
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Rock ‘N’ Roll with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Join the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes and bowl for a cause! The executive director told MyKawartha.com...
02/05/2018
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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...
01/22/2018
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Keep up with Canadian real estate

The Huffington Post came up with a list of five things to know about Canadian real estate this year. One...
01/22/2018
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An argument for being picky about renters

Renting out your cottage can be rewarding and can definitely help ease the financial burden of a second home, but...
01/15/2018
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Local businesses adjust to new minimum wage

It is now 2018 and Ontario's minimum wage is $14 per hour. That is a big increase from the previous...
01/15/2018
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Ontario Provincial Police concerned about pets

During the cold winters here in Ontario, extra precautions have to be taken to keep furry friends safe! Remember, leaving...
01/08/2018
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Canadian real estate’s historic year in graphs

Still trying to catch up with all that happened in Canada's real estate market last year? Understandable! It was a...
01/08/2018
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Our environment last year

2017 was a year of ups and downs for our local environment. North America saw wildfires, storms, and floodings. Despite...
01/04/2018
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New Year, new life in the Kawarthas

With the New Year came some adorable new babies in the Kawarthas! The first baby of the year in our...
01/03/2018
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Reflections from the Mayor

The Mayor of Kawartha Lakes, Andy Letham, thinks the city turned a corner in the last year. There were certainly...
01/03/2018
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It’s COLD!

No doubt about it - it's winter in Ontario! In fact, the entire province went under an extreme cold weather...
01/03/2018
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Pet safety in the winter

It's cold! Your pets may have a fur coat to help keep them warm - but there are still some...
12/27/2017
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Community rallies to save animals

Our wonderful community in Kawartha Lakes came together to give three cats a second chance at life. All three cats...
12/27/2017
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