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Information from the City of Kawartha Lakes.

City of Kawartha Lakes Secondary Plan

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At our AGM, Lance Sherk, Director of Economic Development,  talked about the Secondary Plan that was being developed for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

7 Policy Papers have been developed so far in the process:

Below is the announcement the CoKL made about the Secondary Plan process:

City of Kawartha Lakes Community Based
Secondary Plans for Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Omemee and Woodville
Notice of Project Launch

The City of Kawartha Lakes is studying the long-term growth and development of five settlement areas: Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Omemee and Woodville. The study and resulting Secondary Plans are being undertaken in accordance with the Planning Act of Ontario.

The City of Kawartha Lakes continues to experience significant growth in year-round and seasonal population. The City wishes to ensure that continued growth in the five settlement areas is managed in a sustainable way that recognizes the integrity and unique aspects of each community. The Community Based approach will involve stakeholders and explore visions and options for future development.

Public and agency comments will be incorporated into the study and resulting Secondary Plans. There will be numerous opportunities for public involvement which will be advertised in the future.

In the interim, further information can be found at www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca or contact Michael Benner at [email protected], 705-324-9411 x1330 or Paddy Kennedy at [email protected], 416-229-4647 x2394.

Michael Benner, MCIP RPP
Manager of Policy Planning
Development Services – Planning Services
City of Kawartha Lakes
180 Kent St. W., Lindsay ON K9V 2Y6

More information can be found at:  http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/residents/planning-building/secondary-plans

As more public hearings are scheduled, we will try to notify people about it.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Sustainability Plan

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CoKL is developing a community sustainability plan.  Below is information from the City about it:

The City of Kawartha Lakes is taking action to transform our Kawartha Lakes into a more successful, desirable, and sustainable place to live through the development of an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan called “Our Kawartha Lakes”.

This long-term plan, developed in consultation with community members, provides direction for the community to realize sustainability objectives for the environmental, cultural, social and economic dimensions that make up “Our Kawartha Lakes”. The Plan also identifies specific Actions to ensure that its Vision and Objectives are realized in a meaningful and responsible manner.

Want more information?  Go to Settlers Village, 85 Dunn St. Bobcaygeon this Saturday September 15th from 1pm -3pm to view the draft sustainability plan recommendations and actions including details regarding our nine focus areas. On display will be Vision, Goals and Objectives, The ICSP document, and presentations reflecting the work of over 100 community volunteers covering nine focus areas.

Also more information can be found on the city’s website.  


 

McGee and Junkin win the CoKL election

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Incumbents Ric McGee and Brian Junkin have both held onto their seats in council. Unofficial results reported by the CoKL indicate that Mayor McGee defeated Andy Letham by a little over 1100 votes. Lynne Boldt trailed both a distant third, receiving about 8.3% of the vote. Brian Junkin defeated challenger Gail Thommassen in a very close race for Ward 7 Councillor. The (unofficial) vote count for the Council seat was 1094 to 928, a margin of only 166 votes, or 8%. (The official vote count will be announced in the afternoon of October 26.)

The challengers also deserve our thanks and congratulations. This was a close race, and the candidates campaigned very hard. Part of that effort included an all-candidates meeting right here in Sturgeon Point. They all demonstrated their strong commitment to the political process and to Sturgeon Point.

Both Ric McGee and Brian Junkin have been strong supporters of Sturgeon Point in the past and we look forward to continuing our excellent working relationships with them in the coming years. Congratulations to them both.

Sturgeon Point Spooktacular

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Saturday, October 30th

Serpents and spiders, tail of rat, Sturgeon Point Park is where the fun is at! Take out your costumes for Halloween, all you goblins and ghoulies and let out a scream! Halloween costumes are really a must, leave on the cobwebs, the mildew, the dust! Hop on your broomsticks, come if you dare. Join us for pumpkin carving, face painting, games and scares at 2:30 – 4:30 pm.

Rap on the table, it’s time to respond, send us a message from somewhere beyond, R.I.P. or R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or 905-642-9476.  Everyone welcome!

Trick or Treating – 6pm

Meet back at the park at 6pm to join up with your friends for trick or treating on a spooky walk around Sturgeon Point!

Please let us know if we can spook your house with our little goules and boys…….