The first recipients for funding through the community Partnership And Development Fund in Selwyn Township have been chosen.
Earlier this year, Selwyn Township council voted to create a Community Partnership and Development Fund. The idea is that this new fund provides financial support for community organizations. Local organizations would apply to the fund for minor capital projects or to support an initiative or program to develop internal capacity and/or enhance service delivery.
The Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival took place at Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield on Saturday. Pictured above are just a few of the volunteers that make the annual event possible. Their job was one of the most important on such a hot day. They kept the cold beverages flowing. Pictured above are Ally Pyle , Andrew Pyle, Pam St Onge and Rita O’Brien.
The North Kawartha Health Centre will be getting a few key upgrades, but the planned addition has been delayed.
During the July 14 North Kawartha Council meeting, a report was presented by Matt Aldom, Chief Building Official for the township updating council on the addition and upgrades needed for the centre.
According to the report, council approved a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the North Kawartha Health Centre (NKHC) renovations within their 2023-26 Strategic Plan.
In the 2026 Capital Budget, $175,000 was allocated for an addition and renovations to the NKHC and an additional $25,000 was budgeted for the replacement of the shingles on the roof of the NKHC.
Staff put out the RFP last month with a closing date of June 30.
Two submissions were received by the township, with both being significantly over budget.
One submission was from Beacon Construction (Ontario) Limited in the amount of $401,880.21
Ennismore, ON, July 13, 2026 – Get ready! The beloved Ennismore Shamrock Festival returns this Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, bringing a full weekend of entertainment, community spirit, and family-friendly activities to the Robert E. Young Recreation Complex.
Now in its 50 plus year tradition, the Ennismore Shamrock Festival continues to be a highlight of the summer season, offering something for everyone—from games and food to thrilling truck pulls and local crafts.
Saturday, July 18 – Family Fun Day (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) Admission is free to this fun-filled community celebration, featuring:
• Delicious BBQ fare: peameal bacon on a bun, burgers, hot dogs & cold drinks
• Kids’ attractions: bouncy castles, obstacle courses & petting zoo
This short documentary is a portrait of a tiny town, Lakefield, Ontario, and its independent weekly, the Herald. Across North America, newspapers are dying, but in Lakefield, Terry McQuitty, the town paper’s publisher, carries on a rich, 150-year-old tradition. Set to the pace of small-town life, Unheralded is a testament to the vital role newspapers can still play, and the close bond between reporter and reader.
