City and Police Chief nominated for PeterTweeter Awards
The City of Kawartha Lakes (@_kawarthalakes_) and Kawartha Lakes Police Chief John Hagarty (@jhagarty) have both been nominated for a PeterTweeter Award for Community Promotion.
The awards were created by a group of avid tweeters in Peterborough and recognize the best and brightest in the local Twittersphere.
“It is great to be recognized with this nomination, especially since the awards are centered around Peterborough,” said Brenda Stonehouse, Communications & Strategic Planning Officer for the City.
LATEST NEWS
Skipping Club starting soon!
February 3, 2012 - Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active over the next few months? A new skipping club is starting up on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay.
Summer Company 2012 is Now Open for Applications!
This is an exciting opportunity for students, 15 to 29 years old, who want to start and run their own summer businesses. With hands-on business coaching, training and mentoring, Summer Company helps turn ambitious students into entrepreneurs.
Fenelon Falls Community Center Construction Update
ARTrepreneur – Explore the Business Side of the Art World
February 1, 2012 - The arts sector is hot! It's also extremely competitive. To make your mark, you need to know how to identify your ideal customer, showcase what you have to offer, and form alliances with other arts entrepreneurs.
Fenelon Falls Business Retention and Expansion Project Workshop Series Begins
January 31, 2012 - The Business Retention and Expansion Project (BR and E) in Fenelon Falls is responding to the needs of business.
City and CUPE 855 continue to work toward a new agreement
January 30, 2012 - The City of Kawartha Lakes and CUPE 855 (the union representing many of its civic administration and operations staff) continue to work toward a new collective agreement. The current agreement expired on December 31, 2011.
Online Booking/Reservation System introduced to Kawartha Lakes Tourism Businesses
January 24, 2012 - Online Booking/Reservation System introduced to Kawartha Lakes Tourism Businesses.
Children's Programs at the Lindsay Library
January 20, 2012 - The Winter Session of children’s programming at the Lindsay Library is in full swing and includes the following programs.
Library News
January 20, 2012 - Libraries within the City of Kawartha Lakes offer a variety of children’s programs for boys and girls of all ages. Library programs play a key role in bringing books and children together and in the development of language and reading skills.
Young Writers Workshop Series @ Bethany, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay Libraries
January 20, 2012 - The City of Kawartha Lakes Public Library is pleased to present a series of workshops for young writers which encourage children to write and illustrate their own books.
Official Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes approved
January 17, 2012 - The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has approved the Official Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes.
EMS improves response times
January 17, 2012 - Kawartha Lakes EMS improved response times significantly in 2011 coming well under the provincial response time benchmark for the municipality.
Special Events at the Library in February
Astronomy in Bobcaygeon
January 12, 2012 - Parks, Recreation and Culture is pleased to offer a second Backyard Astronomy class starting in February at the Bobcaygeon Community Centre Hall.
Lindsay Indoor Golf Workshops
January 13, 2012 - Join golf professional Paul Orchard for a four-week indoor golf workshop that will help you keep your golf swing in shape over the winter or get you warmed up for your winter golf vacation.
