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Kawartha Lakes weighs the balance between growth funding and housing costs
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Concerns about housing affordability and business competitiveness took centre stage, at a recent Kawartha Lakes council meeting, when residents and developers weighed in on a proposed by-law to update the city’s development charges. As required under the Development Charges Act, a statutory public meeting was held, on October 21st, to review the proposed by-law and its background study. Dr.
darryl knight
Nov 73 min read


Construction set to begin on long-awaited Animal Shelter project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A long-awaited project, to improve the lives of...
darryl knight
Oct 22 min read


Bridge and culvert report highlights infrastructure challenges for Brock Township
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council received a detailed update on the state of local...
darryl knight
Oct 22 min read


Council reviews $12M plan to upgrade pumping stations in Lindsay
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A proposal to invest more than $12 million in...
darryl knight
Oct 22 min read


Kawartha Lakes’ new traffic calming policy aims to slow speeds and increase safety
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new approach to traffic calming is in the works...
darryl knight
Oct 22 min read


Brock to honour Veterans with commemorative crosswalks in three communities
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township is moving forward, with a project to honour...
darryl knight
Aug 131 min read


Federal government eyes Kawartha Lakes for high-tech Arctic radar project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Department of National Defence (DND) is moving...
darryl knight
Jul 303 min read


Brock invests in local infrastructure with Canada Community Building Fund support
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township continues to benefit from ongoing infrastructure...
darryl knight
Jul 172 min read


Investment to Upgrade Emily-Omemee Community Centre delivers a boost to local families and athletes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A beloved community hub in the community of Omemee...
darryl knight
Jul 172 min read


Brock paves the way for road innovation with new asphalt technology
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently approved a significant change to its rural...
darryl knight
Jul 93 min read


Scugog receives update on over $40M in capital projects
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Council recently received a detailed update, on the municipality’s capital projects, as of April...
darryl knight
Jul 92 min read


Ontario Rewards City of Kawartha Lakes with $1.4 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
KAWARTHA LAKES: As part of its record-breaking investments in housing-enabling infrastructure, the Ontario government is awarding...
The Standard
Jul 92 min read
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