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Kawartha Lakes – As Pride month kicks off, Kawartha Lakes is proud to announce the installation of the very first Pride-coloured crosswalk in Fenelon Falls, marking an important step in celebrating inclusivity and diversity across the municipality.

Kawartha Lakes – Have you been looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you enjoy the camaraderie that comes with working on a team? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Kawartha Lakes – May 30 is World MS Day, a time when people around the world come together to support those living with multiple sclerosis (MS). This year’s theme is about the importance of getting the right diagnosis early. Many people living with MS face long delays before they get the answers and care they need. Kawartha Lakes is joining the global MS community in calling for faster, more accurate MS diagnoses.

Kawartha Lakes – Spring curbside leaf and yard waste collection returns this June. Residents are asked to please place leaf and yard material in dry paper bags at their curb before 7am on your designated date. 

Kawartha Lakes – Spring curbside leaf and yard waste collection returns this June. Residents are asked to please place leaf and yard material in dry paper bags at their curb before 7am on your designated date. 

Kawartha Lakes – National AccessAbility Week is observed across Canada beginning the last Sunday in May, and in 2025, it takes place from May 25 to May 31. This week is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of persons with disabilities and promoting efforts to create a barrier-free, inclusive society for all Canadians. It also shines a light on the important work being done by allies, organizations and communities to foster accessibility and inclusion.

Take Notice that, pursuant to By-law 2018-020, as amended, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes will hear a proposal to declare a portion of road allowance for Eldon Station Road legally described as Part of the Original 66' Road Allowance Between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 6, Eldon, City of Kawartha Lakes, surplus to its needs at its Regular Council Meeting to be held on July 22, 2025 commencing at 1:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario. City Council is scheduled to proceed to pass a by-law to stop up and close that part of the road allowance and authorize the sale of the land to the adjacent property owner.

Kawartha Lakes – The following are highlights from the Regular Council Meeting on May 20, 2025.  

The meeting can be viewed in full on our YouTube Channel.

The Regular Council minutes from April 22, 2025 were received and adopted.

Recognition of Years of Service Milestones for Kawartha Lakes employees

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.