Kawartha Lakes

• Ontario man charged with assaulting home intruder acted ‘within his rights’: lawyer

  A Lindsay, Ont., man who is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an intruder in his apartment is accused of using a knife in the incident, a court document shows.

  Crime

  Aug 22
  
• Ontario man charged with assaulting home intruder allegedly used knife: court docs

  The document filed by Kawartha Lakes police shows 44-year-old Jeremy David McDonald is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

  Crime

  Aug 21
  
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• 3 active wildfires burning in Kawartha Lakes as crews battle dry conditions

  Three wildfires burn in Kawartha Lakes, including a 33.5-hectare blaze near Kirkfield. Crews urge public to stay clear as a 'no tolerance' total fire ban remains in effect.

  Fire

  Aug 12
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• 1 dead in 2-vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Lindsay

  Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 in the west end of Lindsay around 3:30 p.m.

  Traffic

  Jul 16, 2024
• OPP seize dozens of marijuana plants at property in Kawartha Lakes

  City of Kawartha Lakes OPP initially responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on a private property. However, officers located nearly five dozen marijuana plants on the site.

  Cannabis

  Jul 5, 2024
• Kawartha Lakes short-term rental licensing, demerit point system in full swing

  Property owners are accountable to follow applicable rules including the number of guests, noise levels, parking and garbage cleanup at a short-term rental.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
• 12 stolen golf carts found at residence in Kawartha Lakes: OPP

  City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a dozen golf carts were reported stolen from a local golf course. They were found at a residence in the former Mariposa Township.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2024
• Fire destroys home in Reaboro, near Omemee, Ont.

  Just before noon Sunday, Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue responded to fire on Settler's Road in the hamlet of Reaboro.

  Fire

  Jun 3, 2024
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• 5 sent to hospital after vehicles collide on Hwy 7 in Lindsay: Kawartha Lakes OPP

  On Monday morning, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a car and SUV collided on Highway 7 at the intersection of Dew Drop Inn Road, sending five people to hospital.

  Traffic

  May 28, 2024
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• 1 dead in 2-vehicle collision in Kinmount, Ont.: Kawartha Lakes OPP

  City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, officers and emergency crews responded to a collision on County Road 121.

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  May 27, 2024