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Community Invited to Information Meeting for Heritage Conservation Districts

The city has engaged Bray Heritage Consultants to undertake heritage conservation district studies for downtown Lindsay and the Oak Street...
04/06/2016
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Burnt and Black Rivers Have Crested, Gull River Still a Concern

The Gull River system is still above capacity and continues to be a concern. Up to 10 cm or more...
04/05/2016
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New Flood Warning Issued for Gull River and Continued Warning for Black and Burnt Rivers

Please be careful on all forest access roads as a result of the potential for water on roads, washouts, and...
03/31/2016
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Do You Have a Cottage on Balsam Lake? Recycle Your Old Electronics Here

After all, you can drop off your superfluous electronics free of charge for recycling at the new Ontario Electronic Stewardship...
03/31/2016
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City-Wide Burn Ban Begins on Friday, April 1, 2016

As in the past, the ban will be in place for the entire month. Residents will be informed when the...
03/29/2016
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Spring Awakens on Balsam Lake

The ice has now receded from the stretch of the canal near our property on Balsam Lake Drive, leaving a...
03/14/2016
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Warmer Temperatures Coming: Be Careful Around Waterways

Spring is quickly approaching, with warmer temperatures expected this week. That means people will be looking forward to getting outdoors....
03/07/2016
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Helen Street and Prince Street Reconstruction in Bobcaygeon to Begin March 7, 2016

The project, from Front Street to Duke Street on Helen Street and from Main Street to Anne Street on Prince...
02/29/2016
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How to Safeguard the Water Lines at Your Kawartha Cottage

We did this on Family Day weekend, when the temperature dipped to minus 34 degrees Celsius. It worked for us...
02/24/2016
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The 2016 Spring Kawartha Lakes Community Guide is Now Available

Whether you’re interested in organized sports, aquatic programs, fitness programs, tennis, squash, summer camps, hiking and walking trails, Kawartha Lakes...
02/18/2016
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Kawartha Lakes Launching $3.6 Million Road Resurfacing Program in May

The largest sections scheduled for work in 2016 will be Roads 24, 9, 7, and 6. “Once the work is...
02/16/2016
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Kawartha Lakes Clear Bag Program Promotes Diversion and Sustainability

Part of the new council-approved making waste matter: integrated waste management strategy, the clear garbage bag program is expected to...
02/10/2016
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City Approves Streetscape and Façade Design Guidelines

The streetscape and façade design guidelines took shape following a series of design workshops, public meetings, and feedback from each...
02/09/2016
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Kawartha Lakes Unveils 2016-2019 Strategic Plan

On Tuesday, council approved the city’s 2016-2019 strategic plan; a plan that will set the direction for the community’s future...
01/28/2016
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Household Battery Collection Pilot Launches in Kawartha Lakes

“This is great news for our residents, our community, and our environment,” said the manager of environmental services, David Kerr....
01/27/2016
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Kawartha Lakes Enhances Service Centre Phone System

The 705-324-9411 number now connects all municipal service centres in Kawartha Lakes. Previously, each service centre had separate phone lines...
01/26/2016
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Reminder to Kawartha Cottagers – Septic Disposal Rate Increase

The city is reminding residents that in keeping with Bylaw 2015-216, the city is now in the second year of...
01/18/2016
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How to Guard Against Frozen Water Pipes at Your Kawartha Cottage

How to prepare your pipes for winter Ensure you know where the main water shut-off valve is in your cottage...
01/15/2016
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“Watermain or Filtration System Inspector/Salesperson” Not Affiliated with the City

Residents should be cautious about allowing strangers access to their homes and cottages and should scrutinize any photo identification carefully....
01/12/2016
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City Holding Public Meetings for Streetscape and Façade Design Guidelines

The city developed the streetscape and façade design guidelines following a series of design workshops and feedback on the draft...
01/11/2016
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Are You Taking Down Your Christmas Tree in the Kawarthas this Weekend?

Before you throw away your tree, you may want to remove small branches to use as mulch in your garden....
01/08/2016
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