Brought To You
By The Town Crier
Submit an Article or Event
Please ensure that your submissions are sent in no later than Wednesday evening if you would like to be featured in that Thursday’s Town Crier newsletter.
Filter by Category
- #TogetherAtHome
- Active Living
- Business
- Community News
- Featured Photo
- Fenelon Falls
- Food and Drink
- From Our Team
- Fun In Fenelon
- Green Scene
- Haliburton
- History
- Kawartha Lakes
- Kirkfield Museum
- Lifestyle
- Mike Perry
- On Location In FF
- Our People Our Stories
- Shop Local
- Support Local
- Support Local Business
- Village Improvement
Kawartha Lakes to Receive Funding from Ontario for Ice Storm Recovery
The Ontario government has announced that the City of Kawartha Lakes will receive $25,561,000 for ice storm assistance. The funding is part of Ontario’s $90 million Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program and will help cover clean-up and emergency response costs already incurred due to a severe winter weather event on March 28, 2025.
Kawartha Lakes encourages residents to Go Paperless for a chance to win
The City of Kawartha Lakes is encouraging residents to ‘Go Paperless’ and switch to paperless billing for property tax and utility accounts.
Residents Invited to Shape Future of Public Health at Local Town Halls
Input gathered during the town halls will help guide planning and future initiatives.
Create your own job with Summer Company
Calling all students who are 15 to 29 years old! What if this summer you didn’t just get a job… you created one?
Save the Date for the Kawartha Lakes Funders Forum
Organizations from Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas are invited to attend the upcoming Kawartha Lakes Funders Forum to explore funding opportunities and connect directly with program representatives.
Soroptimist Supports Women and Babies on International Women’s Day
Members of Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes celebrated International Women’s Day (March 8th) by helping local women and their babies.
Prevent Sewer Overflows and Basement Flooding By Managing Stormwater
Kawartha Lakes is continuing work to reduce inflow and infiltration, which occurs when stormwater enters the sanitary sewer system.
PA Day the Parks and Recreation Way, this Friday!
Hey Kawartha Lakes – Are you looking for something your kiddos can do this PA Day? Look no further... Jump In and Connect with Parks and Recreation!
Where Were You When: Cherished Olympic Moments
What Olympic moment has stayed with you? Share your cherished Olympic memories with us and let’s celebrate the stories that brought us together.
Love Them or Loathe Them? Tell Us About Short-Term Rentals
We’re inviting residents and visitors to share their thoughts on how short-term rentals (like Airbnb and VRBO) are impacting our communities.
Kawartha Community Foundation Announces Eric Smeaton as New Executive Director
The Kawartha Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Smeaton as its new Executive Director, effective March 2nd, 2026.
Kawartha Lakes provides update on new Blue Box Recycling Program
Following the launch of the new Blue Box Recycling Program on January 1, Kawartha Lakes staff recognize that some residents have concerns or experienced challenges with their recycling collection. We are working with Circular Materials and Emterra to support a smooth adjustment period, and in the meantime, would like to clarify some information to reduce confusion.
Free Public Skating for all to Enjoy this Holiday Season!
Parks and Recreation, in partnership with numerous local businesses, are offering Free Public Skating at arenas across the municipality this holiday season!
New Collaboration Promises “Roadmap” for Addressing Community Needs
Vital Signs is part of a national initiative by Community Foundations of Canada, to assess the local needs and resources in local communities across such indicators as housing, education, health, and safety.
Winter 2026 Kawartha Lakes Community Guide Now Available!
Whether we try something new, become more active, or simply get outside for a breath of fresh air, taking the time to connect with our mind and body on a daily basis empowers ourSelf.
Millennium Time Capsule to be Opened After 25 Years
Twenty-five years after its dedication, the time capsule installed under the eternal flame in Lindsay is due to be opened.
Getting a Read on the Holidays
Five Counties Offers Tips on Best Buys (and Types) of Books for Kids This Holiday Season
You’re Invited! Come to Bob’s Place Open House
Purple House Services is ready to take the next step and open the doors to Bob’s Place: Kawartha Lakes’ newest respite care space.
Kawartha Lakes Paramedic recognized with Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal
Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Darcy Caffin has been awarded the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal and First Bar, recognizing three decades of outstanding service to the community.