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Fenelon Falls Farmers’ Market Features Entertainment While You Shop
Not only does the Fenelon Falls Farmers’ Market have friendly vendors who love sharing their knowledge with you about their products, we’d also like to entertain you with local talent while folks browse the market.
The McArthur House Hotel
During the age of the steamboats and stage coaches, it took much longer to get anywhere than it does today. In that era, steam travel was associated with progress, because it was so much faster and easier to transport large quantities of goods than in previous generations when people paddled.
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
Come Curl With Us
Since 1892, the Fenelon Falls Curling Club has welcomed all ages and abilities to our very social environment.
Youth Drop-In Program, “The Loft” by BGC Kawarthas, Grows into Dedicated Space
BGC Kawarthas and Home by Tim + Chris are excited to announce that 30 Colborne Street, beside Home by Tim + Chris, will become the new home of The Loft, the Fenelon Falls drop-in program for youth aged 12-18.
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.
Photo Round Up - August 28th, 2025
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Tourism Ambassador Team Summer Wrap-Up
With summer coming to an end, it’s about that time again to say goodbye to the Tourism Ambassador Team.
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).
Healthy Aging Workshop: Active Living Through Volunteerism
Did you know that seniors who volunteer not only feel good about giving back and helping others, but research shows that they actually have better physical, mental and social health outcomes than their non-volunteering peers?
Millyard’s Drug Store - Souter’s Variety
One of the many striking buildings on the main street of Coboconk, the exterior of Souter’s has changed little since it was Millyard’s Drug Store in the early twentieth century.
Photo Round Up - August 21st, 2025
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
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.
What is Involved With A Full Build and do you Have an Example to Share?
We couldn’t be happier you asked! Maybe we even engineered this question so we could share our spectacular Project Nahma with you!
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.
Plucky Granny paddles her kayak through Lock 35, Lock 34 and Lock 32
Luci Dilkus was alone in her kayak, bouncing on bigger and bigger waves in a slate-grey Lake Simcoe, and the wind was roaring. Her husband was just a tiny spec on the shoreline. The horizon, blurred by the waves and clouds in every other direction, and Luci’s heart was pumping!