The council discussed various municipal initiatives, including tourism wayfinding strategies, zoning by-law amendments for multiple properties, and fire protection agreements with neighboring townships. Significant attention was given to infrastructure projects, such as the construction of Cedartree Lane, renovations to the Fenelon Falls Fire Hall, and the relocation of the former Omemee Train Station. Council also addressed administrative matters like budget revisions, the support for permanent doubling of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund grants, and various by-law approvals related to road closures, drainage maintenance, and waste collection policies.
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The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes Regular Council Meeting
The Council meeting involved several key discussions and approvals. Council discussed the renewal of a partnership agreement with the Kawartha Art Gallery for a three-year term and received input on a request for tree installation to provide privacy behind Primeau Crescent. A new Municipal and Tourism Wayfinding Strategy was adopted with a phased implementation plan. Additionally, the Council approved fire protection services, awarded a contract for renovations to the Fenelon Falls Fire Hall, and made various planning and zoning amendments. Staff were directed to investigate regulations for driving schools and rooming houses, and various budget adjustments and capital project scopes were finalized.
Apr 21, 2026·Board meeting
The Corporation Of The City Of Kawartha Lakes Regular Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed a wide range of municipal business, including the re-establishment of the Lindsay-Nayoro Twinning Volunteer Management Committee and the approval of the Agriculture and Food Action Plan for 2026-2030. Key actions included the authorization of funding reallocations for capital projects, the endorsement of heritage designations for multiple properties, and updates to the Street, Municipal Facility and Park Naming Policy. Council also approved 2026 tax policies, addressed the 2025 financial year-end position through various reserve transfers, and established remuneration for the next term of council. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on the Summit Wellness Centre project, formal opposition to the ALTO High Speed Rail project in its current form, and a review of parking impacts at the City Hall campus.
Mar 24, 2026·Board meeting
The Corporation Of The City Of Kawartha Lakes Regular Council Meeting
Council addressed a wide range of municipal business, including the approval of various policies such as budget, surplus/deficit disposition, procurement, and real property management. Key project updates included discussions on paramedic service KPIs, fire rescue updates, and capital projects such as the Riverview Road reconstruction. Council also made decisions on appointments to various advisory committees, the adoption of new by-laws, and held an executive session to discuss property acquisitions and collective bargaining mandates. Additionally, reports on waterworks, heritage listing, and traffic calming measures were reviewed and processed.
