Councillor Strangway announced, on behalf of Denise Williams, that Earth Hour will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. Since Earth Hour occurs outside of business hours the City will be hosting an Earth Hour event during Earth Week in April. Councillor Strangway also noted that the deadline for nominations for Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards is Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Residents are encouraged to submit nominations for any individuals who have made a contribution to accessibility.
Councillor Elmslie announced that the deadline for nominations for the Environmental Hero Award is Friday, March 31, 2017. There are two award categories; one for adults and one for youth. Residents are encouraged to submit nominations so individuals can be considered for this years award.
Councillor Veale congratulated the Mariposa Lightning Bantams hockey team who won the All-Ontario Championship 'C' Division this past weekend.
Councillor Miller encouraged residents to submit nominations for the Environmental Hero Award. Councillor Miller noted that it is important to recognize the youth in the community to foster the importance of community involvement.
Councillor O'Reilly made the following announcements:
- Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers for their third build.
- The Arts Council is hosting a meeting at the Lindsay Golf Course on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 5:30. The evening will include entertainment which will feature The Kents.
- The Home and Outdoor Show as held at the Lindsay Fairgrounds this past weekend. The event was hosted by the Kawartha Lakes This Week and it was very successful.
- The Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes held the Shamrock Sprint on Saturday, March 11, 2017 raising over $10,000.00.
- Over 100Trumpeter Swans have returned to Lake Scugog which is a sure sign of spring.
Councillor Macklem invited everyone to attend a celebration of life which will be held at Cambridge Street United Church on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. to honour the life of former Councillor John Macklem. A reception will follow the Celebration of Life. Councillor Macklem noted that the family appreciated that the flags at City Hall are flying at half mast.