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Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation
Community News Melissa Dafoe Community News Melissa Dafoe

Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation

As highlighted in the recent news release, three Public Open Houses will be hosted in support of the first draft of the City's new Rural Zoning By-law - these changes will impact waterfront properties! City staff and the project consultant will be presenting an introduction to the draft, highlights on new and updated sections, and collect comments and questions pertaining to the document. These sessions will be held via Zoom from 6:30PM to 8:30PM on Tuesday, March 1, Thursday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 9.

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Committee of Council Volunteer Opportunities for Kawartha Lakes Residents
Melissa Dafoe Melissa Dafoe

Committee of Council Volunteer Opportunities for Kawartha Lakes Residents

Citizen positions on Committees of Council provide Kawartha Lakes residents with an opportunity to volunteer their time in various activities associated with local government. There are openings for three members in two different committees: Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee + Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee.

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Family Day Chili Contest
Community News, Food and Drink Melissa Dafoe Community News, Food and Drink Melissa Dafoe

Family Day Chili Contest

The Brewery had a special event for family day. It included a 6 pack of Fenelon Brewery beer and 4 containers with chili marked only A,B,C, D. Four local restaurants were competing in the chili taste competition. Here we see Ava Bergeron and her friends, Emma, Karina and Gabrielle with their chili grading sheet. We know what their favourites were but we haven’t seen the final published results. Who had the most votes for best chili? The Cow & Sow? Ziraldos? The Lotus Bistro? Or The Locker? We need to know!!! Results will be announced Friday February 25.

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Lunch & Learn: Marketing & Branding for Success
Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe Community News, Support Local Business Melissa Dafoe

Lunch & Learn: Marketing & Branding for Success

Learn the process we use professionally to achieve a strong brand and voice for businesses. Using real examples, resources and checklist, you will leave this workshop ready to conquer the marketing and branding for your business and take it to the next level. Registration required, learn more by clicking the read more button!

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Continuing Improvements to Key Public Health Indicators Allow for Easing of Public Health Measures
Community News Melissa Dafoe Community News Melissa Dafoe

Continuing Improvements to Key Public Health Indicators Allow for Easing of Public Health Measures

Even as more provincial COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in coming days, residents are being asked to keep up the “tried-and-true prevention efforts” that continue to work. As of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, the Ontario government is increasing the size of social gatherings and easing capacity limits in most businesses.

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‘It Happens Here Too!’: Public Awareness Campaign Launched to Prevent Sex Trafficking in Kawartha Lakes
Community News Melissa Dafoe Community News Melissa Dafoe

‘It Happens Here Too!’: Public Awareness Campaign Launched to Prevent Sex Trafficking in Kawartha Lakes

Building on past prevention efforts locally, Women’s Resources this week launched the first-ever formal, social media campaign to raise public awareness about sex trafficking in Kawartha Lakes. Women’s Resources Kawartha Lakes and Kawartha-Haliburton Victim Services report having provided services related to human trafficking to some 40-60 women in the Kawartha Lakes area.

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Trent University’s 46th Elders and Traditional People’s Gathering
Community News Melissa Dafoe Community News Melissa Dafoe

Trent University’s 46th Elders and Traditional People’s Gathering

Businesses are challenged to understand the truth and seek to do what we can for reconciliation. This is a great opportunity to learn more! Come learn from the wonderful line-up of speakers and presentations to happen this weekend during the virtual event - attendance is free, but registration is required. Head to https://somethingcreativegd.wixsite.com/trentgathering2022 to learn more!

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Stop Bleeding Money on Your Marketing
Support Local Business, Community News Melissa Dafoe Support Local Business, Community News Melissa Dafoe

Stop Bleeding Money on Your Marketing

If you’re like most businesses, you’re fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If you knew what to do differently, you would- but you don’t, and so you feel stuck. Meanwhile, your sales are lagging. Your bottom line isn’t budging. And worst of all, you feel discouraged. Profit Coach Brian Rump- will share seven simple marketing principles proven to engage customers and grow business. Tue, Feb 15, 2022, registration required.

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Amphibian and Reptile Road Ecology: Threats and Conservation Solutions
Community News, Fun In Fenelon Melissa Dafoe Community News, Fun In Fenelon Melissa Dafoe

Amphibian and Reptile Road Ecology: Threats and Conservation Solutions

Nature is abundant in the Kawarthas, but so is the demise of many critters on our roads. Especially in the spring, from early April, amphibians like frogs and salamanders are run over as they attempt to cross roads to get to wetlands where they lay eggs; turtles that lay eggs on the sunny edge of roads, and snakes that warm themselves directly on asphalt are also prime targets. Local residents and visitors alike will find this upcoming speaker's information very valuable. The Kawartha Field Naturalists invite all to a webinar presentation on March 7, 2022 at 7: 30 pm. To join, email contactus@kawarthafieldnaturalists.org for the link.

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All About Fenelon's Newest Place for Delicious Treats: Porch Light Bakery
Community News, Food and Drink Melissa Dafoe Community News, Food and Drink Melissa Dafoe

All About Fenelon's Newest Place for Delicious Treats: Porch Light Bakery

Porch Light Bakery is owned by my parents, Andrea & Robert, my brother, Anton, and myself. We took pandemic lemons and made pandemic lemon tarts. By that, I mean our family decided to get together after living apart for many years to build something we had always day-dreamed about. Back to basics. Food, family and butter tarts (of course).

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