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Volume 36, Issue 2
January 23, 2026
Local Events - Crossword - Horoscopes
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In the News …
Local News
Just in time for Canada Day, the Bobcaygeon Beach Park will partially reopen after a two-year redevelopment project.
A grim prediction from the OPP.
Celebrating our valued Paramedic Service.
Parks Canada says work will continue on the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge next month, but it is not scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic until the Fall.
Highlights from the December 14 CKL Council meeting.
Bobcaygeon’s swing bridge will be closed until Spring 2022.
Highlights from the September 7 Committee of the Whole Meeting at City of Kawartha Lakes Council
Ttune in by livestream on September 14 for an overview of the CKL 2022 budget process.
City Hall
Highlights from the City of Kawartha Lakes Council meeting March 22, 2022.
Highlights from the December 14 CKL Council meeting.
Highlights from the September 7 Committee of the Whole Meeting at City of Kawartha Lakes Council
Ttune in by livestream on September 14 for an overview of the CKL 2022 budget process.
Council Highlights from March 9
Highlights from the last CKL Council meeting of 2020.
CAO Ron Taylor told council the economic impact of postponed events amounts to more than $3 million to the City’s coffers.
City of Kawartha Lakes continues to update on their efforts in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Kawartha Lakes is helping residents prepare for potential flooding.
Rural zoning by-laws were discussed at the February 18 City of Kawartha Lakes Council meeting.
Environment
The Stewardship Strategy has been approved.
Will you be able to get an electric car if you want to be more environmentally conscious?
Kirk Winter examines the changes in our climate that affect our winter sports.
Grant awarded to The Land Between.
Kawartha Conservation’s rain barrel sale ends August 26.
The City of Kawartha Lakes and Trent Lakes now has its own Chapter.
CKL Council discussed the styrofoam situation.
Celebrate Earth Week in Kawartha Lakes.
Check out the returning birds at Ken Reid Conservation Area.
Free well water testing available for Peterborough County residents.