DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Inititative Reporter The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A proposed three-megawatt hydroelectric generating station, on the Burnt River, has received municipal support to move forward with a provincial energy procurement submission, although significant planning, environmental, and regulatory approvals would still be required, before construction could begin. City council voted, on Tuesday, September 22nd, to approve a Municipal Resolution in Support o

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The map of conservation authorities serving Kawartha Lakes is about to change dramatically. Instead of four conservation authorities, covering different parts of the city, the municipality will be divided between two new regional bodies, when Ontario’s sweeping conservation authority restructuring takes effect next year. City council received an update on the province’s consolidation plans, at

William McGinn, BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Kawarthas is pleased to announce, Avalon Loube has been selected to represent the Kawarthas as a new member of BGC Canada’s 2026–27 Youth Advisory Circle. The BGC Canada Youth Advisory Circle is comprised of ten youth leaders, between the ages of 16 and 21, from across the country, who have strong connections to their local BGC Clubs. Members bring their diverse experiences, perspectives and skills to

By Patricia Dawson Find family-friendly Thanksgiving weekend activities in and around Uxbridge. One is at Forsythe Family Farm, October 10th to 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 1025 Craig Road, Uxbridge. Enjoy a classic Farm Thanksgiving celebration featuring a corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, farm animals to feed and pet, a reading trail, and children's play areas. Check the official site for current admission costs. Lindsay Farmers Market offers a

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The midway lights are off, the livestock have headed home, and another Lindsay Exhibition has officially been added to the long history of the annual autumn gathering. Five days of competition, entertainment, agriculture, and community activities brought the fairgrounds to life, from Wednesday, September 23rd, to Sunday, September 27th, as families, exhibitors, and visitors from across the reg

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Hybrid and hydrogen-powered vehicles are already part of the City of Kawartha Lakes fleet, but electric vehicles remain on the table as the municipality looks ahead to future vehicle replacements. Council received an update, on the city’s Municipal Fleet Greening Program, during its Tuesday, September 22nd meeting, following a report from, Public Works Director, Zayden Alganabi. The report out

KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Champions of accessible health care, FDC (Fidani D. Carlo) Foundation has donated $1,200,000 to the Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation to transform ultrasound imaging services at Ross Memorial Hospital. To inspire even greater support for this high-priority hospital need, FDC Foundation is challenging the community to join them. Once $500,000 is raised, it will unlock an additional $500,000 match gift from FDC, bringing their t

By Patricia Dawson Are you stiff, sore, and stressed? Five fun natural ways to reclaim your health. Wellness Workshop fundraiser, Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 44 William Street, in Bobcaygeon. Cost is $40 per person; register on the sign-up sheet at the church. The Eating Well for Seniors program will take place Thursday, October 8th, from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m., at 100 Head Street, in Bobcaygeon. This class will introduce nutrition

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard LINDSAY: The trucks have been polished, the heavy horses have been groomed, and another fair season is about to get underway in Lindsay. The Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) officially gets underway, on Wednesday, September 23rd, continuing through Sunday, September 27th. The annual gathering once again brings together agriculture, livestock, entertainment and plenty of old-fashioned fair fun. The opening weekend of

BRANDON CLARK The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Walmart Canada has announced plans to open a new Supercentre in Lindsay, marking a major milestone in the community’s continued growth. The approximately 142,000-square-foot store will anchor the new SmartCentres development, in the northwest corner of Lindsay, at Highway 35 and Sylvester Drive. It is expected to open in 2028. “Walmart is a sign of how far Kawartha Lakes has come,” said Mayor Doug Elmslie. “We’ve spent years preparin

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: For six young entrepreneurs in Kawartha Lakes, the summer months offered more than a break from school. They spent the summer building businesses, serving customers and gaining hands-on experience through the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre’s (KLSBC) Summer Company program. The annual program, delivered by KLSBC in partnership with the Province of Ontario, gives aspiring entrepreneurs age

William McGinn, Communications & Marketing  Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: With students settling into a new school year, The Loft Youth Centre, in Fenelon Falls, is welcoming youth back for another year of connection, programs, and opportunities. Located at 30 Colborne Street, The Loft provides youth services for students in Grades 7 to 12. Registration at The Loft is free. “I’m incredibly proud and excited to be offering accessible youth services to Fenelon Falls f

by Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family out for a weekend of fun to the Lindsay exhibition Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, September 27th. There will be agricultural displays, Truck and Tractor pulls, heavy horse show, horse pulls, antique farm equipment, demonstrations, demolition derbies, livestock competitions, midway, games, a marketplace, live music, and much more! The exhibition kicks off with the horsepower weekend on September 19th and 20th. The cost is $15

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With the current term of Council nearing its end, the City of Kawartha Lakes is reporting significant progress on the priorities it set out, nearly three years ago, with 98 percent of its tracked strategic initiatives now either completed or moving forward as planned. Council received its 2026 mid-year update, on the 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, during its August 25th meeting. According to the re

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Artists across Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities are being offered a new opportunity to turn creative ideas into reality. The Kawartha Lakes Arts Council (KLAC), the official Community Arts Council for the City of Kawartha Lakes, has launched its new Creative Futures Grant Program, providing financial support to artists looking to develop their creative practices, explore new ideas, o

KELLY WHYTE VCST KAWARTHA LAKES: Did you know the Victoria County Studio Tour (City of Kawartha Lakes) is the second oldest studio tour in Ontario? Our tour offers a diverse range of art sure to satisfy visitors from across the province. If you crave a local landscape, created in oils, watercolours or acrylics, we’ve got it! Jewellery designed to dazzle, wood-turned bowls, fabric art creations and pottery that will make your guests green with envy- we have it all! And the bes