KAWARTHA LAKES-There are a variety of COVID safe events and community initiatives taking place through the city of Kawartha Lakes for Canada Day 2021. Through the Department of Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program, Canada Day funding was provided for the following local events:
Lindsay
The Lindsay Canada Day Committee has received funding for a drive-in style free fireworks event at the LEX Fairgrounds on July 1 from 9:30 to 11:30pm. For more details, go to facebook.com/lindsaycanadaday.
Little Britain
New Canadian flag banners, miniature flags and other Canadian decorations are being put up throughout Little Britain for display through the Little Britain Community Association. Check out the displays and join in by putting up your own Canadian decorations to show your Canada Day spirit.
Omemee
Not only is Omemee celebrating Canada Day, it is also celebrating its 200 anniversary. To mark both occasions, the Omemee and District Lions Club plans to celebrate the community’s Canadian heritage through a self-guided celebration and decoration of the village.
Bobcaygeon
The Bobcaygeon Canada Day Committee will be decorating their community and hosting a drive-by car parade to long term care facilities in Bobcaygeon on July 1.
Kinmount
The Kinmount Canada Day event will focus on celebrating Canada’s birthday and the Canadian Flag beyond July 1. The Kinmount Committee for Planning and Economic Development hopes to encourage celebrating the flag and Canadian heritage every day of the year through the installation of new flags throughout the village.
Fireworks safety and reminders
As we approach Canada Day, Kawartha Lakes Fire would like to remind residents of the importance of safety while using fireworks and best practices to ensure they can be enjoyed responsibly. New restrictions surrounding consumer fireworks that are purchased at a convenience or retail outlet are now in effect.
There have been some calls to cancel Canada Day this year after the remains of hundreds of children have been located at the sites of former residential schools across the county. The findings shed a light on a horrific part of Canadian history. The hashtag #cancelcanadaday has started on social media. As of this publication all events in Kawartha lakes are still planning to go ahead.
Please also keep in mind the municipal services and hours of operation over the holiday:
Waste and Recycling
- All landfill sites will be closed on July 1. The landfills that are normally open on Fridays, Lindsay Ops and Somerville, will be open again on July 2.
- Thursday curbside collection will move forward to Friday.
Public Library
- All Kawartha Lakes Public Library branches will be closed July 1.
- For more information about the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, please visit their website.
Municipal Administration and Service Centres
- During the provincial reopening, currently only the Lindsay Service Centre and Coboconk Service Centre are open to the public with limited services and safety measures.
- Both service centres will be closed on July 1, returning to regular office hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm on July 2.
- Municipal services can be accessed by calling Customer Service at 705-324-9411 during regular operating hours.
Parks, Recreation and Culture
- All Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities will be closed on July 1. This includes contacting the administrative office, all recreation centres, arenas and pools, fitness classes and swimming programs.
- To confirm which facilities and programs are currently open during the reopening, please visit the “Community Services – Parks, Recreation and Culture” section of the COVID-19 webpage.
Transit
- There will be no Lindsay Transit or LIMO Specialized Transit Service on July 1.
Stay safe and limit gatherings. Stay up to date on the latest municipal information during the provincial reopening by visiting Kawartha Lakes COVID-19 Information. For more details on the provincial reopening visit Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen and for updates on local rules visit the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.
