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The Official Page for the City of Kawartha Lakes, a single-tier municipality 90 minutes northeast of Toronto
Ask a question - get fast answers: https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/search-results-municipal-ai/ The purpose of this page is to share information of public interest with our many residents, businesses and visitors. We hope to be able to provide you with the most recent municipal news, community information, photos and videos from Kawartha Lakes. If you are looking for the official source of information about the City of Kawartha Lakes, please visit our website at https://kawarthalakes.ca. We value the opportunity for dialogue that Facebook provides and while this is an open forum, it is also a family-friendly one and we ask that you follow our posting guidelines. The City reserves the right to remove any comments that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or that is deemed discriminatory, slanderous, or obscene. We do not allow:
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If you haven't got your tickets yet for Kawartha Farmfest happening tomorrow, don't worry! If you missed the online sale...
10/02/2026

If you haven't got your tickets yet for Kawartha Farmfest happening tomorrow, don't worry! If you missed the online sale, just start at any farm on the tour to buy your ticket for the day.

Only one more sleep until event day - Saturday, October 3 from 10am to 4pm. Explore 9 farms in Kawartha Lakes. Pick your stops and plan your route on this self-driving tour of farms. Full details, maps and address locations on the website.

kawarthalakes.ca/farmfest



Keep an eye on your mailbox! 📬 Voting PIN Letters for the 2026 Municipal Election are arriving now. When yours arrives, ...
10/02/2026

Keep an eye on your mailbox! 📬 Voting PIN Letters for the 2026 Municipal Election are arriving now.

When yours arrives, keep it somewhere safe. You’ll need the PIN inside to vote online or by telephone when voting opens October 16 at 9am and closes October 26 at 8pm.

No letter by October 12? You can contact the Elections Office or visit a Municipal Service Centre for help.

Learn more about your Voting PIN Letter and how t o get ready to vote: https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/news-and-notices/posts/watch-your-mailbox-voting-pin-letters-are-arriving-soon/

Today’s the day: Starter Company PLUS applications close at 11:59pm! If you’ve been waiting to take the next step with y...
10/02/2026

Today’s the day: Starter Company PLUS applications close at 11:59pm!

If you’ve been waiting to take the next step with your business, this is your final reminder.

Starter Company PLUS offers practical training, guidance and a supportive local network for entrepreneurs preparing to launch and for businesses that have operated for up to three years. Selected entrepreneurs also get access to funding while strengthening their launch or growth plan.

Review the details and submit your application today! www.kawarthalakes.ca/startercompanyplus

🐴 Meet the animals, explore the woods and make a few Farmfest memories along the way!Take a guided tour of this beautifu...
10/02/2026

🐴 Meet the animals, explore the woods and make a few Farmfest memories along the way!

Take a guided tour of this beautiful horse farm and meet horses, sheep, goats, chickens, hatching chicks and alpacas.

Families can also head out on the scenic forest trail, explore the themed mini maze, try the kids’ activities and make a bird seed pine cone feeder to take home or hang in the farm’s forest. 🌲🐦

Looking for an extra-special experience? Kids can enjoy a mini equestrian lesson and pony ride for $5. Animal treats are also available for $5 if you’d like a little more up-close time with the farm’s friendly residents.

You’ll also find food and other vendors on site.

Plan your Farmfest route at www.kawarthafarmfest.com Tickets are on sale until noon today (Friday, Oct 2)!

🕓 Saturday October 3, 2026, 10am to 4pm

10/02/2026

🚨 Life gets busy. Don’t let testing your alarms get forgotten!

Take 2 minutes today to test every smoke alarm in your home—and sign up for reminder emails to help keep fire safety on your radar.

Visit 👉 savedbythebeep.ca and hit “Pledge.” A monthly email reminder makes it easier to stay on top of this simple, lifesaving habit.

Only working smoke alarms save lives. Hit that test button! 🔔

🚜 Farmfest is back in Kawartha Lakes!Get a closer look at this annual celebration of local agriculture, farms and the pe...
10/01/2026

🚜 Farmfest is back in Kawartha Lakes!

Get a closer look at this annual celebration of local agriculture, farms and the people behind them.

Plan your Farmfest visit and explore participating farms across Kawartha Lakes. 🌾🐴

Ticket sales end Friday at noon!

👉 Learn more and plan your day: kawarthalakes.ca/Farmfest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ7DnziPKgs

The City of Kawartha Lakes is again hosting their annual Farmfest a...

Today we raised a flag in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day to honour the lives that have been lost to drug...
08/31/2026

Today we raised a flag in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day to honour the lives that have been lost to drug overdose. We came together to acknowledge the impact those losses have on their families, friends, and communities.

Learn more about how you can help prevent overdose and keep people safe at www.overdoseday.com

Looking for something to do this week?Here are a few highlights from our Community Events Calendar for the week of Augus...
08/30/2026

Looking for something to do this week?

Here are a few highlights from our Community Events Calendar for the week of August 30 to September 5:

Tuesday September 1: Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program information session
https://calendar.kawarthalakes.ca/default/Detail/2026-09-01-0930-Info-Session-Rural-Ontario-Development-ROD-Program

Wednesday September 2: Job Fair
City of Kawartha Lakes Equipment Operators for Winter 2026/2027
https://calendar.kawarthalakes.ca/default/Detail/2026-09-02-1000-City-of-Kawartha-Lakes-Equipment-Operator-Career-F

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Kinmount Fair
https://www.kinmountfair.net/

View all events on our Community Events Calendar:
https://calendar.kawarthalakes.ca/default/List?StartDate=08/30/2026&EndDate=09/05/2026&&

FOUND: Cat found August 28, 2026, in the area of Jennings Creek Trail, in Lindsay. The cat can be described as a female,...
08/28/2026

FOUND: Cat found August 28, 2026, in the area of Jennings Creek Trail, in Lindsay. The cat can be described as a female, grey in colour and was found wearing no collar. Cat does have a microchip

If you have any additional information, please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Office at 705–324–9411 extension 1212 (Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm) or 705–928–3054 after hours.

Reminder – this page is not actively monitored by the MLE Office. If you have information to share, please reach out to them directly.

Congratulations to the 2025 Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Award winners! 🌿🐝Kawartha Lakes is proud to recognize resi...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to the 2025 Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Award winners! 🌿🐝

Kawartha Lakes is proud to recognize residents, community groups, businesses and students whose efforts are helping protect natural spaces, support pollinators and wildlife, improve biodiversity, promote active transportation and inspire environmental action throughout our community.

This year’s recipients are:

🏆 Bee a Hero Award
• Rosemary Deitch
• Catherine Widjedal

🌎 Environmental Hero Award
• Bill Steffler
• Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Volunteers
• Kawartha Land Trust
• Marilas McInnis and Kathleen Pearce-Holbrook of Entente Education Canada District 18 Haliburton Kawartha Lakes
• Plant Kawartha
• Maicey Benjamin

🌱 Environmental Business Hero Award
• Grow Wild! Native Plant Nursery
• Century Cinemas 3

🎓 Environmental Student Hero Award
• Markus Legzdins and Liam Hood-Hanlon of Fleming College
• Foundations for Independence – Langton Public School
• Mackenzie Dunne, Kristen Groves and Alexandra Di Natale of the Frost Living Laboratory at Fleming College

From planting native species and creating wildlife habitat to supporting trails, conservation and environmental education, these recipients demonstrate the many ways people can make a positive difference in Kawartha Lakes.

Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you for your commitment to a healthier, more resilient community. 💚

Read more about the recipients and their contributions: https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/news-and-notices/posts/kawartha-lakes-recognizes-2025-bee-a-hero-and-environmental-hero-award-winners/

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