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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.
Shaping the future of wayfinding in Kawartha Lakes
Community invited to help build a more connected, welcoming city
Lakelands Public Health Enforcing Smoke-Free Laws at Local Arenas
Residents reminded no smoking or vaping on recreational centre property.
New ideas, new businesses, new energy: Kawartha Lakes 2025 Fall Starter Company PLUS cohort announced
The Small Business Centre in Kawartha Lakes is proud to welcome a new group of entrepreneurs into the Starter Company PLUS Fall 2025 Cohort.
Kawartha Lakes Has Been Selected For A Nashville Takeover
We’re thrilled to announce that our community has been selected out of hundreds across Canada for The Nashville Takeover - Summer 2026
Kawartha Lakes Roads Task Force Hosting Community Roundtables
The Roads Task Force is inviting residents to take part in an upcoming informal community roundtable focused on how Kawartha Lakes identifies and addresses road needs that are not currently part of the City’s short- or medium-term plans.
40 Years of Caring on the Move: The Legacy of the Care-A-Van Program
One of those foundational services is our accessible transportation program — originally known as Care-A-Van, and now offered as part of our Specialized Transportation services.
Kawartha Lakes Invites the Community to Help Tell its Story Through Photos
The City of Kawartha Lakes is asking for help from community members, local museums, archives, and heritage organizations, to bring history to life through photography.
Kawartha Lakes Haliburton OHT Reports Progress in Connecting Residents to Local Primary Care
The Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team (KLH-OHT) today announced significant progress in strengthening access to primary care across the region.
Apply Now For An Ontario Volunteer Service Award
This award recognizes volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization.
Registration Now Open For Inferno’s Mixed Adult Over 30 Indoor Soccer League
We are officially launching our Over 30 Mixed Indoor soccer league for the 2025/2026 season!
Meet the Writers - Local Journalism Fundraiser
Fireside Publishing House is proud to present Meet the Writers, a fundraising event in support of the local news you trust — The Lindsay Advocate magazine and Kawartha Lakes Weekly newspaper.