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It’s Fire Prevention Week in Kawartha Lakes

“This year’s theme is ‘Hear the Beep where you Sleep”, said Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst. “We are encouraging homeowners and...
10/08/2015
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Fall in Love with Kawartha Lakes – Driving Tours Offer Exquisite Scenery an Hour from GTA

Each October, Kawartha Lakes comes alive with breathtaking colours from the rolling hills of Bethany, Pontypool, and Manvers to the...
09/28/2015
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Experience Kawartha Farmfest on Saturday, October 3

More than a dozen venues will be part of this year’s self-driving tour along the city’s scenic country roads and...
09/23/2015
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Maintaining Your Dryer at the Cottage Can Help Prevent Fires

It is all too easy to throw a load of clothes in the dryer and walk away without a second...
09/18/2015
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Kawartha Rivers Also Deliver an Authentic Waterfront Experience

Some cottage buyers are becoming much more value conscious, and looking to rivers and smaller and more affordable lakes. Rivers...
09/16/2015
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Doors Open Invites You to Tour Southern Kawartha Lakes

On September 13 much of that history will be on display and open to the public as part of the...
09/08/2015
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City Kicks Off Kawartha Lakes Naturally Call for Photos

The city wants to promote Kawartha Lakes and show the world what makes this part of mostly rural Ontario great...
09/03/2015
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The Changing Demographics of Today’s Cottage Buyers in the Kawarthas

"This season, we’ve spotted a demographic shift when it comes to today’s cottage buyers," says Gail McCormack, broker and owner...
09/01/2015
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Only a Few Performances Remain in Concerts in the Park Series

The Concerts in the Park series takes place Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 7:00...
08/21/2015
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Electrical Safety and Your Cottage in the Kawarthas

Power lines Look for damage to power lines leading to your cottage. Stay clear of downed or sagging lines, and...
08/14/2015
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Updated Guide Takes the Guess Work out of Finding Local Products in the Kawarthas

A joint venture between the City of Kawartha Lakes economic development department and Peterborough's economic development department, the guide highlights...
07/29/2015
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How to Make the Most of Summer in the Kawarthas

Here are a few of our favourite ways to enjoy summer in the Kawarthas: Nature and the simple joys of...
07/21/2015
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Swim and Frolic in the Water at a Local Beach in the Kawarthas – Just for a Change

Although our getaway in the Kawarthas isn’t a waterfront property, we have access to the Trent-Severn Waterway, which offers a...
07/17/2015
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Tackle a Paint Project at Your Cottage this Summer and Help Save the Environment, Too

Well, City of Kawartha Lakes residents can now take leftover paint, dropped off at the Fenelon Landfill, home for free....
07/10/2015
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Enjoy Canada Day, Kawartha Style

Join in on the nostalgic, small-town fun in Lindsay Canada Day celebrations in Lindsay begin at 3:00 p.m. at Wilson...
06/30/2015
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Why is a Shoreline Road Allowance 66 Feet?

In the late nineteenth century, surveyors of Crown land in many parts of Ontario laid out a 66-foot strip of...
06/26/2015
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Fun Things to Do in the Kawarthas this Weekend

Here are our picks for Saturday, June 13: Get Inspired by the Bobcaygeon House Tour Six lovely homes in Bobcaygeon...
06/12/2015
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Ten Ways to Fall in Love with the Kawarthas this Weekend

We’ve created a list of things you might do this weekend before the arrival of summer. 1. Visit the 31st...
06/05/2015
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Classics on Kent Rolls into Lindsay on July 12

“This event is too important to Lindsay and our residents, visitors, and downtown merchants,” explained Lindsay BIA President Charlie McDonald....
05/29/2015
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Time to Purge Your Cottage of Unwanted Hazardous Household Waste, Electronics, and Bulky Plastics

Also, at each round-up event, 22-gallon green (fibre/paper) plastic recycling bins will be made available for $5.00 (while supplies last)....
05/22/2015
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Cottagers and Residents Urged to be Cautious While Burning Despite End of Ban

As in previous years, the municipality introduced the burn ban for the entire month of April to help prevent grass...
05/15/2015
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