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Photo Round Up - June 11th, 2026
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!
Fenelon Falls’ Summer Kickoff Party is back!
This year, Moonlight Madness is on Saturday, June 27th, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. There’s an incredible lineup of businesses participating this year; find the full list here:
City celebrates accessibility champions during National AccessAbility Week
Outstanding individuals, businesses, organizations, youth and community leaders in Kawartha Lakes were recognized at the 18th Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards on June 2.
Tour Fenelon's Newest Fitness Facility This Saturday
The Workout Shed will host an Open House on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will give visitors an opportunity to tour the facility, meet the trainers and instructors, enjoy a barbecue, and learn more about available memberships and programs.
Donation of over $3,500 to the new Fenelon Falls Youth Centre
There’s been an amazing donation made recently for the new Fenelon Falls BGC Kawarthas location, The Loft. The Loft currently runs an after-school program for youth at their location on 30 Colborne St.
Maryboro Lodge Personality: Mossom Boyd
Mossom Boyd rose to become one of the best-known and most successful timber barons in Canada. After the railway reached Lindsay and the colonies of British North America signed a Reciprocity Treaty with the United States, American lumber exports superseded the British timber trade as the primary market.
Photo Round Up - June 4th, 2026
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!
Smile Cookie campaign results in sweet success for KLFS and RMH
To everyone who bought a Smile Cookie at a Tim Hortons restaurant in Lindsay between April 27 and May 3, thank you! The Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation and Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) think you’re one smart cookie!
Ontario Theatre Celebrates Canada's World Cup Moment with Original Comedy Mystery
As the world turns its attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Globus Theatre is serving up its own international incident.
Hydro One plans a significant power outage for June 14, 2026
Impacted communities include (but are not limited to):
Bobcaygeon
Dunsford
Fenelon Falls
Lindsay
Maryboro Lodge Personality: Garnet Graham
Garnet loved magic tricks, and he would walk into customers’ homes or bars with his tricks in hand. He particularly liked the Yip Stick that Dick Bulmer showed him one day. Before long, his customers remembered him for his antics, as much as the life insurance policies he sold.
Spring curbside leaf and yard collection is back
Spring curbside leaf and yard waste collection returns this June. Please place leaf and yard materials in dry paper bags at your curb before 7 a.m. on your designated date.
And the winners are…
Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes put smiles on the faces of four people when the winning tickets were drawn for the Soroptimist Spring Raffle.
Lakelands Public Health Launches Beach Water Monitoring Program
New signage and expanded monitoring at 76 beaches starting June 15.
XACT Kawartha Sun Run Returns
On Sunday, June 14th, about 800 runners will gather at Garnet Graham Beach Park for the second annual XACT Kawartha Sun Run, choosing from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K route along the Victoria Rail Trail.
Maryboro Lodge Personality: James Wallis
James Wallis’ father owned the Maryboro Estate and Drishane Castle in County Cork, Ireland. The family was one of the protestant British houses that became overlords in Ireland after King William’s military victories ensured the protestant ascendancy in both Ireland and England.
Photo Round Up - May 28th, 2026
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!
What are some ideas for spring landscaping to update my home or cottage exterior?
There is so much potential for how we can use our exterior space and often we walk right on by the exact spot that would be the perfect place for an additional way to enjoy the great outdoors!
Kawartha Lakes launches Indigenous Reconciliation Strategy to strengthen relationships and action across municipal work
This community-informed initiative is designed to strengthen relationships with Indigenous Nations, organizations, and residents, while including reconciliation in daily municipal practices.
Lights, Camera… Sing your Heart out for a Great Cause!
This June, the community is invited to an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and movie magic at the Sing-Along Movie Night in support of three incredible local organizations: The Grove Theatre, Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes, and Kawartha Lakes Food Source.