News and Notices

Kawartha Lakes – The Olde Gaol Building that hosts the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, will be undergoing significant repairs over the next several months. The repairs are to restore the building envelope of this iconic heritage building.

Kawartha Lakes –The municipality will provide a total of $10,000 in Canada Day funding to support eight communities in Kawartha Lakes celebrating Canada Day. The funding is in addition to the $14,000 in support received from the Federal government through the Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program. 

Kawartha Lakes – Parks and Recreation outdoor spaces are still weathering the storm... as you all know, our beautiful and plentiful, outdoor spaces closed due to significant damage and safety concerns from the recent Ice Storm.

As staff work tirelessly to clean-up from all the damage, these spaces are beginning to open back up for public use. Parks and Recreation will continue sharing weekly updates stating which spaces are open and which spaces remain closed. Please stay safe in all areas and away from spaces that are still closed.

Kawartha Lakes – This week is Paramedic Services Week. From May 18 to May 24, please join us in recognizing the Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service for everything they do for our community.

Kawartha Lakes – Parks and Recreation outdoor spaces took a huge hit during the Ice Storm and closed due to significant damage and safety concerns.

As the municipality shifts into Storm Clean-up, these outdoor spaces will slowly begin to open. Parks and Recreation will be sharing weekly updates stating which spaces are open and which spaces remain closed.

Please see below updates as of May 17, 2025:

Notice of Temporary Service Disruptions: Lindsay Recreation Complex May 19 to May 25, 2025.

Notice: There will be temporary service disruptions at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, which will restrict elevator access to Pad 1 and the Community Room viewing areas due to private events happening on the following dates and times:

Kawartha Lakes – The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) represents 103 municipalities throughout Eastern Ontario. On May 13, the EOWC held a historic Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park, successfully uniting municipal leaders with Premier Doug Ford, Cabinet Ministers, and Members of Provincial Parliament in order to advance shared priorities.

Kawartha Lakes – We’re upgrading the roof and replacing the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Roof Top Units (RTU) at the Fenelon Falls Library Branch.

Kawartha Lakes – Parks and Recreation outdoor spaces took a huge hit during the Ice Storm and closed due to significant damage and safety concerns.

As the municipality shifts into Storm Clean-up, these outdoor spaces will slowly begin to open. Parks and Recreation will be sharing weekly updates stating which spaces are open and which spaces remain closed.

Please see below updates as of May 15, 2025:

Notice of Public Information Centre

Logie St. Sewage Pumping Station and Ridout St. Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The City of Kawartha Lakes (City) is currently planning to upgrade the wastewater collection system for the community of Lindsay. The community of Lindsay is rapidly expanding with new developments and upgrades to the wastewater collection system are required to support the increasing needs of the residents of the community.