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Local NewsChamber postpones second Community Conference 
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LINDSAY - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the second of the two planned Community Conferences featuring a number of local programs and agencies representing funding and other services offered to business in Kawartha Lakes scheduled for Feb.
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Local NewsWoman burned lighting wood stove Updated 2 days ago
MANVERS TWP. -A woman in her mid 60s was airlifted to the burn unit at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital Wednesday after she accidentally set herself ablaze while lighting a wood stove at her home west of Bethany.
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Local NewsFeds end new applications to retrofit program Updated 2 days ago
LINDSAY -The federal government's popular ecoENERGY Retrofit -Homes program stopped taking new applications on Jan. 28, two months before its scheduled close date of March 31.
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Local NewsFunding shift to boost home care supported Updated 2 days ago
LINDSAY -The province unveiled a health action plan this week, which Community Care in the City of Kawartha Lakes has received with optimism. "We want to be optimistic," said director of marketing and development Mike Puffer in an interview.
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Local NewsCMHA vows no service cuts after branches merge Updated 2 days ago
LINDSAY -There will be no service cuts as a result of the merger of the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association, officials say.
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Local NewsCity appealing to OMB over wind turbine clause in Official Plan Updated 2 days ago
LINDSAY -The City of Kawartha Lakes council has voted to appeal a clause in its Official Plan regarding industrial wind turbines. The plan was recently approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and gives an appeal period that ends Feb.
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Local NewsDaughter of Omemee loved winter months Updated 2 days ago
OMEMEE -A daughter of Omemee, musical talent and writer in later life was laid to rest on Wednesday. Frances Williamson (nee MacPherson) passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 94 after a brief illness in Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay.
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Local NewsNew signs point out Lindsay legion branch 
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LINDSAY -Visitors to Lindsay won't have much trouble finding the Royal Canadian Legion Sir Sam Hughes Branch 67 as of Tuesday. That's when new signs were posted on both sides of Kent St. E at York St. N that clearly indicate which way to the building's location at 12 York St.
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Local NewsShopping around Updated 5 days ago
Everyone knows that groceries can take a big bite out of the monthly budget.
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Local NewsUnion seeks outside help in talks Updated 5 days ago
KAWARTHA LAKES -The union representing City of Kawartha Lakes employees has filed for conciliation in negotiating a new contract with the municipality. The city is looking for concessions from CUPE 855, its local president Shelley Ferguson said Monday.
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Local NewsPolice briefs: Boy's condition improving Updated 5 days ago
MARIPOSA TWP. -The three-year-old boy hurt in a Jan. 20 snowmobile crash is progressing well in hospital and no charges will be laid, police said. Investigators determined the mishap at a residence on Grills Rd.
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Local NewsPeterborough officer taking 'baby steps' back to work Updated 5 days ago
PETERBOROUGH - It's been awhile since Keith Calderwood sat at a desk. It's also been awhile -seven months -since he arrived at the Water St. police station, ready for work. Calderwood returns to work next week, working three hours a day, two days a week.
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Local NewsGet it right: OFA pres Updated 5 days ago
LINDSAY -It was time to get the province's attention regarding concerns over wind power by taking a strong stand, says Mark Wales, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).
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Local NewsProgram supporting divorcees Updated 5 days ago
LINDSAY -Fairview Baptist Church is providing support to adults and children going through the sometimes stressful process of divorce. The church is offering a DivorceCare Ministry which includes two programs, DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids.
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SportsMuskies lose after come-from-behind win Updated 5 days ago
WHITBY -The Lindsay Muskies lost a road game in Whitby on Sunday afternoon after a thrilling come-from-behind overtime victory at home against Cobourg on Friday night. On Sunday, the Muskies grabbed the first four goals, but gave up the next eight falling to the Fury by an 8-4 count.
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SportsLIVE: Manning vs. Brady, Part 2 Posted 1 hour ago
Join QMI Agency's new national NFL columnist John Kryk for a web chat and live blog during the Super Bowl. Discuss the big game, the Patriots' need for revenge, or which Manning is the bigger story in Indianapolis.
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NationalBy-election date set for Layton's seat Posted 4 hours ago
A byelection will be held in Jack Layton’s former riding on March 12, the prime minister’s office announced Sunday. The riding of Toronto-Danforth, which Layton claimed in 2004, has not been represented in the House of Commons since the former NDP leader died from cancer in August.
