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Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes rebrands as Kawartha Community Foundation with new visual identity and website
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has unveiled a refreshed name and visual identity, becoming the Kawartha Community Foundation (KCF).

National Defence to hold public engagement sessions in Kawartha Lakes
The Department of National Defence (DND)will host public engagement sessions to answer questions and provide details about the upcoming construction of the Arctic Over-The-Horizon (A-OTHR) Transmit Site at 0 Thistle Trail, Kawartha Lakes.

Words While We Wait ‘The Food Edition’ is now on
Words While We Wait ‘The Food Edition’ is now on! Running until December 2025, the public art program consists of 11 locally crafted poems, illustrated by Kawartha Arts Network artists.

Social Sustainability Fund’s First Year Delivers Big Impact Across Kawartha Lakes
Inaugural program supports nine community-led projects with $56,000 in funding

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service lifts Burn Ban
Effective Wednesday, August 27 at 8am, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service will lift the municipal burn ban that has been in place across the municipality.

HKLN Drug Strategy Welcomes New Coordinator to Lead Local Prevention and Harm Reduction Efforts
The Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes Northumberland (HKLN) Drug Strategy is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Smoke as its new Drug Strategy Coordinator.

Thankful Hearts Walk supports Cardiac/Pulmonary Care at RMH
Ron Houlihan is a proud champion of Ross Memorial’s Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, having completed it twice. The first occurred eight years ago when chest pains kept him from hosting Downeyville’s Irish concert. With three new stents in his heart, he completed the program faithfully because he was determined to regain his health.

Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes Offers Cash Grant to Women Seeking Financial Assistance for Educational or Training Expenses
Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and need financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women (LYDA).

Get Ready to Ride: Kawartha Lakes Classic Returns August 23, 2025
The 22nd Annual Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour rolls into Oakwood on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with Boston Pizza – Lindsay as the proud presenting sponsor.
50th Anniversary Festivities: Five Counties Set to Mark its Golden Age With Family 50-Fest on Sept. 6 in Lindsay
It’s an anniversary worth celebrating, and Five Counties Children’s Centre in Lindsay is obliging with a fun, family-friendly event on the first Saturday of September.

Kawartha Lakes Medical Society Award For First Year Medical Student
The Kawartha Lakes Medical Society (KLMS), a branch of the Ontario Medical Association, is pleased to announce the recipient of its inaugural First-Year Medical Student Award: Jacey Mabee of Little Britain.

RTO8 launches first-ever Regional Tourism Summit
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) is proud to announce the inaugural Kawarthas Northumberland Regional Tourism Summit: Stronger Together, Shaping the Future of Rural Tourism, taking place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

KHK Cleaning (formerly Kawartha House Keepers) unveils new name & expanded services
After 15 years of keeping Kawartha cottages, homes, and businesses sparkling, our female-owned team is rebranding as KHK Cleaning — Kawartha High-Grade Cleaners.

Kawartha Lakes Fire Department Issues Total Burn Ban Aug 5
Effective immediately, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service has issued a Total Burn Ban across the municipality due to the ongoing lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions.

Kawartha Lakes launches “Your Budget - Your Say” campaign to hear from residents
The municipality is inviting residents to weigh in on the 2026 municipal budget through a new public engagement campaign: Your Budget - Your Say.

Celebrate Art and Community at the 2025 Kawartha Arts Festival
The Kawartha Arts Festival was first held in 1989 and started off as a small collection of artists gathering together to give something back to the local arts community. It has since grown into one of the largest art festivals in Southern Ontario and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Linden Mackey Legacy Fund to Celebrate Outstanding Community Leadership
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is honoured to announce the establishment of the Linden Mackey Legacy Fund, created to celebrate and continue the extraordinary spirit of community leadership embodied by Linden Mackey.

Starter Company PLUS 2024 graduates to receive certificates on February 4
Em and Grace Forbes, the vibrant sister duo and the heart of BÉS Fifty Seven, are graduates of the Starter Company PLUS 2024 program.

Attention Fenelon Falls Youth & Families!
BGC Kawarthas has some exciting news! Starting Tuesday, February 4th, youth programming for youth ages 12-18 in the Fenelon Falls community! And yes, these services are FREE!

Special Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for January 31, 2025
The HKPR District Health Unit would like to advise media, and the community of an upcoming Special Board of Health meeting scheduled for Friday, January 31, at 8:30 a.m.