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From The Kawartha Promoter
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Max Miller, Publisher
Teachers’ Jobs at Risk
By Kirk Winter As a follow up to the education rally at MPP Laurie Scott`s office, I sat down with Colin Matthew, the President of OSSTF District 15
Educational Workers Turn Out In Force
By Kirk Winter On February 7, more than 125 educational workers and their supporters rallied in Lindsay in front of MPP Laurie Scott’s office.
Education Rally
By Kirk Winter Teachers will rally today (February 7) in Lindsay against possible provincial budget cuts to education
Portable Housing Benefit Would Help
By Kirk Winter The Ontario Association of Food Banks has some suggestions to deal with the low-income crisis.
Kissing The Moose
As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka Early one morning, I was hunting moose in northern Ontario, in this spot that was clear cut by a lumber company. I sat at the edge of this clear cut that was maybe half a kilometre long and sort of square.
Natural Gas on its Way
By Kirk Winter Politicians turned out in force in Fenelon Falls for a very important provincial infrastructure announcement.
Monthly Community Care Diners Club in Fenelon Falls
New monthly Diners Club in Fenelon Falls.
Schmale Looking Forward To Fall Election
By Kirk Winter I sat down with Jamie Schmale, the Conservative federal member for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock to gain insights into this October’s federal election.
“Just Saying.....” An Opinion Piece
The Promoter’s Kirk Winter reacts to news of an elementary school teacher accused of assault.
Looking for Environmental Heroes
The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (CKLEAC) is looking for nominations for this year’s Environmental Hero of the Year Award.
Canada US Walleye Tournament is On
By Donna Wood The 39th Annual Canada US Walleye Tournament in Bobcaygeon returns in 2019!
Students Raise Funds for Affordable Housing
Students from St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School recently raised money for Habitat for Humanity.
RMH Making Plans for Patients
Ross Memorial Hospital is making plans for patients of Dr. Al-Beer, who was killed in a car crash on January 23.
Curling for Health
The Fenelon Falls Curling Club’s annual Charity Bonspiel raised funds for the Kawartha North Family Health Team.
CKL City Hall - January 22, 2019
By Kirk Winter As part of an effort to make council more transparent, the new Council hosted their first Committee of the Whole meeting for 2019.
Pleasant Point Land Controversy Splits Neighbours
By Kirk Winter At the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 22, the issue that generated the most heat was a City decision to surplus for sale the road allowance known as Jessie Avenue located at Pleasant Point.
Former Councillor Proposes New Revenue Stream
By Kirk Winter Andy Luff, a former City councillor, made a deputation on January 23 to CKL Council about a solution to high water bills.