DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: More frequent wastewater bypasses, in Fenelon Falls, are prompting renewed calls for action at the municipal level, with councillors asking staff to investigate additional ways to reduce overflows, before major upgrades are scheduled later this decade. During a Committee of the Whole meeting, on May 5th, members received a memorandum from Mike Perry, requesting staff examine options for reduci

By Patricia Dawson Friends of the Lindsay Library are holding a Book Sale on Tuesday, May 19th, in the Carnegie room, which is downstairs in the Lindsay Library, at 190 Kent Street West. Payment for the books is by donation. They have a two-bag limit, grocery size bag, and all the money raised goes to fund Library programs. The book sale is from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, you can contact them via email at friends@gmail.com. The Kawartha Lakes Arts Council is p

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Rising demand for affordable living options is prompting a closer look at how more people are sharing space under one roof, across City of Kawartha Lakes. With population growth and housing pressures continuing to mount, municipal officials have launched a public consultation on high-occupancy housing, an umbrella term which includes accessory dwelling units, room rentals, and other shared liv

KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Standing atop the CN Tower, on July 31st, 2021, Sandra Jack celebrated surviving cancer for five years, post-surgery. More than that, she was paying forward the care she was receiving and fundraising, to help more people survive cancer. Helping others was her lifelong mission. Sandra touched lives through her career in education, her public service on municipal council, her advocacy on community committees, and her many passions. The

By Patricia Dawson Celebrate your mom on May 9th for the 'Just for Mom Extravaganza', at the Victoria Park Armory in Lindsay, 1010 Kent Street West, in Lindsay. Admission is $2 and doors open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many vendors and a lunch canteen are available. Join us for a day of unique shopping in one place! One day only Saturday, May 9th, if you're looking for something fun to do with mom or even moms-to-be, this is the place to be. The Beaverton Curling Club is hosti

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Girls hockey continues its rapid rise in Kawartha Lakes, with hundreds of young athletes taking to the ice, in recent weeks, including a busy tryout weekend, of April 25th and 26th, and sessions continuing into May, for the Lindsay Lynx girls hockey program at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. In recent weeks, girls aged 9 to 17 have been showcasing their skills, in hopes of earning a spot on one of the

DARRYL KNIGHT, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: 2025 was a year defined by extremes, and a financial balancing act few municipalities ever face. A report, presented at the Tuesday, April 21st council meeting, detailed how a series of severe weather events and economic pressures pushed the municipality toward a potential $44 million deficit in 2025. In the end, staff outlined a plan to absorb the hit through reserves, rather than passing th

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Floodwaters are surging through communities across the region, leaving a trail of damage, emergency rescues, and anxious residents along the Burnt River and beyond. In the Burnt River area, homes and cottages, particularly downstream from the village, have been inundated, as water levels continue to rise. Roads have disappeared beneath the floodwaters, while Wrex Road effectively turned into a

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new roadmap designed to strengthen farms, food businesses, and rural communities, over the next five years, is moving one step closer to approval. During a Committee of the Whole meeting, on Tuesday, April 7th, Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer – Agriculture, presented the Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026–2030, outlining a vision for a more resilient, connected,

RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital is inviting community members to help shape the future of healthcare in Kawartha Lakes. Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is hosting four Community Town Halls, focused on Master Planning and what the future holds for our hospital and community. Whether it be physical infrastructure and the long-term space needs of the hospital, to clinical programs which will be needed over the next 10 – 20 years to serve our community, the To

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With spring finally settling in across the community, the familiar signs of the season, melting snowbanks, budding trees, and returning wildlife, also bring a renewed focus on caring for the local environment. That spirit will take centre stage during Earth Week, running April 19th to 25th, and culminating with Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” em

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A familiar gathering place, in Oakwood, is set to receive a careful refresh, as restoration work begins, this month, on the community’s historic library building. The Oakwood Library will undergo several months of repairs, as the City of Kawartha Lakes invests in preserving the structure while improving safety and accessibility for residents. Work on the heritage building is expected to begi