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Kawartha Lakes – The Boil Water Advisory issued on Thursday, July 24, 2025 for the Kinmount Drinking Water System located in Village of Kinmount, Ontario has been rescinded by the Medical Officer of Health.

Kawartha Lakes - The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on Thursday July 24, 2025 due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a short generator failure at the Water Treatment facility. Notices were hand delivered to residents late evening on Thursday July 24.

Kawartha Lakes – The following are highlights from the Regular Council Meeting on July 22, 2025.  

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

The Regular Council minutes from June 24, 2025 were received and adopted. 

Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation Shareholders Meeting 

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes recently held a Public Information Centre (PIC) to share the early stage detailed design plans for the new Colborne Street Bridge in Lindsay.

Kawartha Lakes – The 2025 Kawartha Lakes Business Count is well underway. Thanks to strong participation and local support, 770 businesses have completed surveys to date. The project is well on track to reach the goal of 965 businesses participating across the municipality.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes wishes to notify residents and visitors of Bobcaygeon who are on municipal water services, to implement water conservation measures effective Tuesday July 22, 2025, until further notice.

Kawartha Lakes – A new campaign is rolling out in Kawartha Lakes to keep sidewalks safe and welcoming for everyone. The Walk your Wheels public awareness campaign reminds residents to walk their bikes, scooters and skateboards when using sidewalks. As one of the videos states, “Sidewalks are for strolling. Roads are for rolling.”

Kawartha Lakes – Kawartha Art Gallery is proud to announce the launch of Seniors for Seniors, an innovative new outreach program designed by seniors for seniors. This sensory-based visual arts initiative brings practicing senior artists into long-term care homes, delivering engaging and inclusive workshops that foster creativity, connection, and well-being among participants. The program is designed to promote social participation, reduce isolation, and strengthen community ties through shared creative expression. In addition to supporting residents, the program also follows government mandates to hire senior artists, keeping them busy and productive.

Kawartha Lakes – Parks and recreation facilities and programs are essential to enhancing quality of life and building vibrant, healthy communities. The City of Kawartha Lakes has developed a draft Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan to guide the delivery of recreational services over the next 15 years. 

Kawartha Lakes – Prep work has started for the Colborne Street West road widening project. Hydro One has been moving hydro poles and local internet providers are moving their infrastructure in the area as well.

The road widening contract has been awarded and the contractor began mobilizing equipment and signage in the area during the week of July 14.