Kawartha Lakes calls on residents to help stop illegal dumping

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Mar 262018
 

City calls on residents to help stop illegal dumping

Kawartha Lakes – The City has become aware of two recent incidents involving large quantities of waste containing hazardous materials being illegally dumped on City roads.

“These types of illegal dumping incidents cost thousands of dollars to clean up,” explained Bryan Robinson, Director of Public Works. “We are asking residents with information to come forward so we can hold those responsible accountable for their actions.”

How you can help:

  • Report any illegally dumped waste by calling 705-324-9411
  • Report any suspicious activity such as trucks with large loads parking on back roads – especially at night, by calling Kawartha Lakes OPP at 705-324-6741, or Kawartha Lakes Police Service at 705-324-5252
  • If possible note the license plate number, type of vehicle, time of day and location when reporting suspicious activity
  • Require proof of disposal (such as tipping receipts from the landfill) when a contractor is disposing of waste on your behalf
  • Always dispose of your waste during curbside collection or at City landfill sites

Illegal dumping facts:

  • City of Kawartha Lakes tax payers end up paying the costs to clean up illegally dumped waste
  • Chemicals from illegal dump sites can contaminate wells and surface water
  • Dumped tires and mattresses can be infested with disease carrying mosquitos
  • Illegal dump sites attract rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Pets and wildlife near dump sites can be harmed by ingesting hazardous materials, injured by sharp objects and suffocate if they become stuck in the debris
  • Dump sites often contain broken glass, syringes, medical waste and toxic substances like asbestos
  • Illegal dumping prevents the natural runoff of water during heavy rain and can cause flooding and property damage
  • Illegal dumping sites are a fire hazard
  • Illegal dumping negatively impacts tourism and quality of life for residents

Illegal dumping is a crime. The City will continue to actively investigate and report all illegal dumping incidents.

Bobcaygeon area residents taking last stand against mega quarry

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Mar 192018
 

By Pamela Vanmeer – March 19, 20180114

KAWARTHA LAKES- “We are in a beautiful area and all of a sudden it will be gone,” Ruth Pillsworth says. “People don’t know unfortunately because we are a seasonal area a lot of people aren’t aware of the issue that when they come to the Bobcaygeon area it’s not going to be the same anymore.”

Pillsworth is one of about 11 residents who are in the middle of a “David and Goliath” battle to stop a mega quarry from coming to the area. The group who call themselves “Citizens for Responsible Aggregate Development” say the Dewdney Mountain Quarry will irrevocably change the Bobcaygeon area and not for the better. “Am I going to be wanting to fight the trucks, am I going to be wanting to go fishing, oh wait there may not be any fish left here.” Pillsworth says. Continue reading »

Flood Watch: City of Kawartha Lakes

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Feb 212018
 

 

Flood Watch

For road closures and other flood updates, please visit our Newsroom.

Heavy precipitation, combined with snowmelt and frozen ground conditions are resulting in significant runoff. Water levels in local rivers and streams are currently rapidly increasing and are expected to exceed their bankfull conditions in multiple locations. Smaller steams are responding faster, while it takes longer for larger watercourses to react.

Flooding in low lying areas, areas adjacent to streams and road ditches is anticipated. Roads overtopping have been reported in several locations. Ponding of water on urban surfaces may occur as storm sewer systems can become overwhelmed by high runoff or clogged with snow, ice and debris. Rapid deterioration of the ice cover on local rivers and streams has been observed.

Under these watershed conditions all local watercourses should be considered extremely dangerous. Kawartha Conservation is warning all residents to stay away from all water bodies, as well as water structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams. Riverbanks are slippery and unsafe; ice cover where it exists is unstable and hazardous.  Children should be warned of dangerous conditions and caregivers should maintain a close watch on children who are outside.

Trent-Severn Waterway officials are closely watching this current situation and will be adjusting dam settings throughout the system when the situation warrants. Staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are monitoring water levels of the Burnt and Gull rivers.

This Flood Watch will be in effect until Friday February 23, 2018.

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Family FrostFest Feb 18, 2018

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Jan 292018
 

 

                                             For Immediate Release 

                                                         Family FrostFest February 18, 2018

                                                                  10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Bobcaygeon’s FrostFest Family Day celebration of winter is the perfect way for families to get outside and spend time together,” says Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan, a founding member of Impact 32, the volunteer group organizing the event. “Building a snow sculpture can be very easy for younger children or as challenging as the older ones and adults want to make it. Plus it’s totally free, and a good chance to meet and chat with other families.”

Blessed with perfect weather, last year’s FrostFest brought large crowds and more than 50 snow sculpture entries. Families and visitors enjoyed gallons of hot chocolate and hundreds of homemade cookies donated by local businesses and volunteers. Impact 32 volunteers had a good time too, running fun games with prizes for every child, and mascot Bobbie Constellation’s visit to FrostFest was a special highlight.

This year FrostFest is again located at the park at Lock 32 beside the swing bridge, and Impact 32 is again offering prizes for your engineering marvel! Enter as a ‘Family/Group’ to win one of two $100 gift certificates, or as a ‘Businesses/Community Organization’ to bag bragging rights and good Family Day karma. Gift certificates are redeemable at the Bobcaygeon retailer of your choice.

You can build your snow sculpture any time you like, and volunteers will be on duty taking pictures of your masterpiece from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 18th. Ballots will be available on site, or you can vote for the photograph of the sculpture you like best on Impact 32’s Facebook page facebook.com/Impact32. Volunteers will be posting Snow Sculpture Building Tips on their Facebook page and website www.VisitBobcaygeon.com as we get closer to the celebration.

“We’ll be hanging out our “Flakes Welcome!” sign again this year on February 18th,” adds Marketing Chair Bonnie Harris. “Impact 32 volunteers are your Bobcaygeon friends and neighbours and we all hope everyone drops by to enjoy a hot cup of cocoa while you stroll around admiring the sculptures at FrostFest this Family Day weekend.”

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Impact 32 is a volunteer committee made up of local business owners and community organizers. We identify, coordinate and assist with community-based initiatives, funding, and promotional opportunities that foster economic development in Bobcaygeon.

Media contact: Bonnie Harris headlaker@hotmail.com (705) 738-9949

Turtle Guardians’ Turtle Walk 2018

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Jan 132018
 

Join Turtle Walk 2018 to Help Save Turtles & Raise Awareness

Turtle Walk 2018

Join our Turtle Walk 2018
Save the dates: Saturday May 26th to Saturday June 2nd.

This is the Strawberry Moon; the most active times for turtle nesting in central Ontario.

We plan to walk the high risk roads of The Land Between to raise awareness and gain pledges and support to save Ontario’s turtles.

REGISTER HERE

Turtle Walk packages will be sent to participants in early February and include pledge sheets and posters.

Turtle Guardians Home Page

Kawartha Lakes rolls out new ways to keep cottagers connected

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Dec 142017
 

Kawartha Lakes rolls out new ways to keep cottagers connected

KAWARTHA LAKES— The City has recently launched a brand new website with features designed to make it easy for cottagers stay connected.

The website allows subscribers to receive weather alerts, news and event information by e-mail. Also available is a brand new mobile app called Pingstreet that people can download onto their mobile phone.

“Pingstreet users will receive weather and emergency notifications directly to their phone,” explained Cheri Davidson, Manager of Communications, Advertising and Marketing. “If the power is out or you’re out of the area, you can still stay informed on your phone.”

Pingstreet also allows users to access the latest news and events as well as waste and recycling information.

“We want our residents to have peace of mind knowing that we can reach them quickly in situations when weather or emergencies may impact their property while they are away,” continued Davidson. “We would like as many people as possible to download the app before flood season arrives.”

The app is free to download and can be found in the app store on any smart phone or at the bottom of the homepage on the City website www.kawarthalakes.ca. Residents are also encouraged to visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/subscribe to sign up to receive City news by e-mail.

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