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The Kawartha Volume 36, Issue 20 Community News

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

Fall is definitely in the air, isn’t it? The leaves are changing colours and the nights are getting nippier. But don’t get ready to hibernate just yet! There’s still lots of time to go for a country road drive to see the beautiful fall colours and take advantage of community events that celebrate the harvest season! I want to send a huge congratulations out to the organizers and participants in the annual Terry Fox Run in Bobcaygeon. They raised more than $33,000 to support the Terry Fox Foundation! Well done! My remarks at the Terry Fox Run focused on connections. The connection we have with each other and common causes. Living in our smaller communities, connection means even more in the coming winter months. Many of our community centres, legions, Lions’ clubs and other organizations have events and activities that can keep us engaged

with others. From fitness programs to games and social events, you can find something that turns your crank. With Thanksgiving just a week away, it means that many folks will be winding down their summer homes and cottages. As you’re clearing out the pantry and cupboards, please consider donating unopened goods to the local Food Bank. They’ll appreciate your donations! For the rest of us, why not pick up an extra bag of groceries – some pasta, cereal, canned veggies and soups, granola bars and even pet food – and drop it into one of the large bins at a local grocery store for the Food Bank. You’ll be glad you did! Thanksgiving is a time for tradition. Gathering the family and friends around the table to share a connection. We all have something to be thankful for, even if it’s just the love of your cat! The happiest people are those who are grateful. As a friend of mine says, “If you wake up on the right side of the grass, it’s a good day!” I hope your Thanksgiving is full of love. Hug your family close and leave the negativity at the door. Stay well and remember, be kind! editor@thepromoter.ca

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Enjoy a day of farm and food experiences on Saturday, October 3 at Kawartha Farmfest. This is an annual one-day, self-guided driving tour of farms and rural attractions in Kawartha Lakes. From 10am to 4pm, nine local farm families will open their gates to the public. Many sites have activities such as corn mazes as well as pick-your-own or farm grown food available for purchase. Tickets are $5 for adults and kids under 14 are admitted free. You can get more information and tickets through a link at kawarthalakes.ca.

MINIMUM WAGE RAISE

As of October 1, Ontario is increasing its minimum wage from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour, benefiting more than 700,000 workers across the province. This annual increase is tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 1.9 percent and marks the second-highest rate among provinces. A worker earning the general minimum wage and working 40 hours per week will see an annual pay increase of approximately $728. This balanced approach puts more money into workers’ pockets while helping businesses plan for the future, delivering on the government’s plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, more competitive economy that can withstand global economic uncertainty. “Ontario’s workforce is our greatest advantage, and their hard work, skill and dedication keep our province moving forward every day,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “As families and workers face higher costs and businesses navigate changing trade environments, today’s minimum wage increase will help workers keep pace with global economic uncertainty while maintaining a predictable approach that businesses can plan for.”

FOUNDATION GIVES TO RMH

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specialization. It is recognized as one of Canada’s top 20 private philanthropic foundations. To inspire even greater support for this highpriority hospital need, FDC Foundation is challenging the community to join them. Once $500,000 is raised, it will unlock an additional $500,000 match gift from FDC, bringing their total gift to $1.7 million. “With this incredible matching opportunity, every donation from every individual, business, and community organization – every single gift doubles,” said Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. “Thanks to FDC Foundation and our donor community, we are supporting the best possible care for patients by putting the best tools in the right hands and in the right places. Working together, we are ensuring life-saving imaging technology is available right here in Kawartha Lakes.” “Having state-of-the-art bedside equipment enables life-saving care and links critical information to care providers in the moment,” said Tim Shauf, RMH Foundation campaign chair. “The ultrasound project is a vital component of our WE ARE THE ROSS capital campaign, ensuring better, safer, faster care for our growing community. This leadership gift from FDC Foundation is a wonderful, welcome leap forward that will help the Ross team deliver timely, expert care to patients of all ages.” Ross Memorial’s high-priority ultrasound project includes five ultrasound units, two echocardiography units for cardiac imaging, and five portable point-ofcare ultrasound units dedicated to the ICU, Dialysis, OR, Internal Medicine and the Hospitalist Service for the rapid assessment and treatment of critically ill patients throughout the hospital. The project also includes advanced software such as cardiology picture archiving, as well as dedicated workstations, stretchers, and renovations that will enable more patient exams and reduce wait times. “This investment from FDC Foundation is making it possible for patients in our community to access the latest diagnostic imaging technology close to home,” said Veronica Nelson, President & CEO of Ross Memorial Hospital. “Access to new, local, modern equipment relies on the generosity of donors as these costs are not covered through government funding. We are deeply grateful to FDC Foundation and our community supporters for making these important advancements in patient care possible.” Advanced ultrasound technology helps the Ross team in every patient care area. Ultrasound is used to map, measure and guide procedures including central line placement, paracentesis, and IV insertion. Its precision imaging is instrumental in breast cancer care, detecting fetal abnormalities and problems in and around the heart. It is the tool of choice for diagnosing gall stones, early signs of kidney and liver disease and blood clots in the veins. To make a donation that will be doubled by FDC Foundation, give online at wearetheross.ca, mail your donation to the RMH Foundation or call 705-3286146.

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It may only be Fall, but it’s never too early to dream about next summer at The Grove. Registration for The Grove Drama Camp 2027 is now open -- and with only 25 campers available per week, families will want to get in early. Designed for children ages 6 to 13, Drama Camp is a week filled with creativity, confidence and plenty of fun. Guided by professional instructors, campers explore acting, storytelling and performance, stretch their imaginations, build new skills and make some pretty incredible summer memories along the way. Camps take place in July and August, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. The cost is only $300 per week per child. The Grove Theatre believes that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and enrichment of Summer Drama Camp. To support this mission, they are committed to making our camp accessible to families in need of financial assistance through their scholarship program. You can find out more at www.grovetheatre.ca.

BCC FINISHES PARKING LOT UPGRADES

Work is now complete at the Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC) on the main parking lot. Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the BCC was able to install a new entrance, more accessible parking

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Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988 • Mondays – Bingo – Doors open at 5pm • Thursdays – Shuffleboard – 1pm - $2.50 per person • Fridays – Open Darts – 1pm - $2 per person to play • Fridays – Open Shuffleboard – 7pm - $2.50 per person teams of 2, random draw selection • Saturdays – Weekly Meat Draws – 4pm

• Saturdays – Live Music – 2:30pm to 5:30pm – Free entry • 3rd Saturday – Veterans’ Coffee Club – 10am to 12 noon • Call 705-652-7988 for current events

Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041 • Oct. 17 – Welcoming our Friends from Warkworth Legion Branch 380 – Live music by North Country Express – Food available from the BBQ – 3:30pm to 5:30pm • Oct. 20 – The Witch’s Tea for Seniors – 11:30am – Prizes for costumes – Register by Oct. 16 • Oct. 31 – Hallowe’en Party – Featuring The Harry Peterson Band – Tickets $25• Thursdays in July & August – BBQ on the Patio - 11:30am to 1pm • Sundays – Euchre – 1pm - $8 for non-members; $6 for members • Tuesday - Darts - 7pm

• Wednesdays – Bingo – Doors open at 4:30, games start at 6pm – Kitchen is open and snacks are available • Wedensday - Snooker - 6pm • Thursday – Hot Lunch – 11:30am to 1pm - $10 includes coffee or tea (except Turkey Day – add $2). Takeout is an extra $1. Call 705-887-3041 for takeout. • Thursday - Drop-in Shuffleboard - 4pm • 1st Friday of Month - Pub Nite - 4:30pm • Saturday - Loonie Draw - 4pm • Sunday - Euchre - 1pm • Hall rental available – Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • Oct. 9 – Down East Kitchen Party – 7pm – Free for members, donation for non-members • Oct. 23 – Karaoke Night with KJ David Webb • Oct. 31 – Indoor Flea Market/Sale – 9am – Book a table only $15 – Call Marg at 705-341-9303 • Nov. 14 – Craft and Bake Sale – 9am to 3pm – Lunch

is available – Vendors please contact Anna at 705-8742100 for table rental info • Wednesdays – Live Music featuring Memory Lane – 2pm • Sundays – Cornhole – 1pm

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462 • Fridays in August – Bingo and More – 5pm for Food – Bingo play begins at 6:45pm • Mondays – Cornhole – 6pm - $5 per players • Wednesday – Darts – 7:30pm

• Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week • Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • Oct. 7 – All Candidates Forum – Meet candidates for Ward 6 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm • Oct. 17 – Jim and the Jammers Open Jam Session – 1pm • Oct. 24 – Ladies Dart Tournament – Register by • October 17 – Cost is $60 for a team of four with a limit of 16 teams. Call Karen at 705-740-3620 • Oct. 31 – Hallowe’en Dance featuring Harley and the Howlers – 7pm to 11pm - $15 for members/$20 for non-members • Oct. 31 – Haunt Your Home Hallowe’en Festival – 12pm to 3pm – Crafts, face painting, games, food and treats.

• Mondays – Chair Yoga Dance – 6:30pm – Cost is $20 per month • Tuesdays – Summer Cornhole – 6:30pm - $5 – Drop-in Cornhole – 7pm - $5 entry fee • Wednesdays – Odin’s Shield Rev & Ride – 6pm til dark 11:30am – Chair Yoga Dance - $20 per month • Thursdays – Drop-in cornhole – 7pm • Once a month – Legion Dances – 7pm to 11pm Tickets are $15 per person • Ongoing – Silent Auctions • For more information or to register for events, call The Legion at 705-799-5095

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • Oct. 3 – Loonie Auction – 7pm – Free admission – Donations to the Food Bank are requested • Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm • Saturdays – Weekly Meat Roll – 3pm • Tuesday to Friday – Soup & Sandwich Lunch – From opening until we run out. Catered by The Soup and Sandwich Company.

• 1st Wednesday– Big Buck Bid Euchre – 11am - $15 per person • Last Friday of the month – Monthly lunch – 11:30am to 1pm - $15 per person • To commemorate the centenary of the Royal Canadian legion in 2026, the Legio is offering “new members” a free 2026 membership

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397 • Oct. 26 – Ladies Night – 6pm to 9pm• 3rd Sunday of each month – Country Music Jam. • Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person

• 4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm Serving soup, sandwich and dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705-439-2397.

Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613 • Oct. 14 – 50 Shades of Fun Hallowe’en Style – 7pm to 12:30am – Tickets $55• Sundays – Cornhole – 1pm $5 per person to play – Two-person teams • Wednesdays - Bid Euchre - 1pm

• Wednesday & Friday nights – Darts - 7pm • For information, call the Legion Branch at 705-324-2613 or follow on Facebook

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spots, new drainage and lighting. There’s also a new parking layout, allowing for more vehicles and better traffic flow. The project was undertaken over a few months, utilizing local businesses to do the work, including Marks Asphalt, Buckhorn Paving, Buckhorn Sand & Gravel and Irwin Power Electrical Services.

TURKEY TROT IN FENELON

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The 10th annual Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot is set for Saturday, October 10 at 10am at Garnett Graham Park in Fenelon Falls. This is a run/walk event for all ages and abilities on the Kawartha Rail Trail. Runners have a choice of

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distances including 1k, 5k, and 10k. The event can accommodate 550 participants. “The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for local citizens to get out and get some exercise on thanksgiving weekend,” said Race Director Dave Robinson, a local cottager who took over the event in 2022. High quality custom cotton T-shirts and a wood finishers medal are available to all runners as well as a light snack buffet and a free massage. Gently used shoes will be collected by Bioped on race morning and repurposed to the less fortunate. Overall top three winners in the 10k event will compete for a prize money with a total purse of $2,000. The overall winners in the 5k and 10k events will get their name on the beautiful live-edge wooden annual trophy along with keepsake wooden plaque. Unique live-edge wood medals will be given out three deep in 10-year age groups from 13-80+, NonCompetitive Awards include: Best Volunteer, Best Costume, Top Fundraiser, Most Dedicated and Furthest Away. The event is also a fundraiser for Women’s Resources, an organization that supports women and children at risk. A pledge of $2,200 has been made. Register today at www.fenelonfallsturkeytrot.ca.

PUMPKINFEST IN BUCKHORN

There’s a hauntingly good time waiting for you in October at Buckhorn Berry Farm as they host their annual Buckhorn Pumpkinfest. They are open all four weekends in October (not open Thanksgiving Monday). You can take a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin,

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play on straw bales, and explore corn mazes. You can visit the farm store, enjoy food truck fare, get spooked in the Haunted Forest, and walk the Haunted Hallway! You can even watch the pumpkin cannon blast off. There are plenty of covered shelters and picnic tables so you can relax, too. Admission is $14.49 for adults, $13.49 for kids aged 2 to 12 and $53.98 for a family of four. Taxes are extra and there is no charge for those under 24 months. Your admission includes all Pumpkinfest activities. If you want to book a birthday party or school tour, or you want more information, visit mcleanberryfarm. com. Buckhorn Berry Farm is located at 3055 Berrie Road.

PINK IN THE RINK

Join the Sturgeon Lake Thunder on Saturday, October 17 for an evening of hockey while supporting the fight against breast cancer. Game 1 is from 5pm to 6:30pm, followed by Game 2 from 6:30pm to 8pm. There will be two 50/50 draws at the end of each game. Entry is by way of donation which will support breast cancer initiatives. There will also be the Sturgeon Lake Minor Hockey Fundraiser Dance from 6pm to 1am with a $15 admission. This Penalty Box Party will support the Association, with 10 percent of the proceeds donated to breast cancer initiatives. The event takes place at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.

CARVING PUMPKINS

The Buckhorn Community Centre is hosting their annual Family Pumpkin Carving Night on Tuesday, October 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Create and carve your own pumpkin from scratch. There will be one pumpkin for every child. The price is $4 per person and includes hotdogs and drinks. Thanks to Harveys for providing the hotdogs and McLean & Buckhorn Berry Farms for providing the pumpkins. Please register ahead of time to seyp@ buckhorncommunitycentre.com or call Meaghan at 705-657-8833.

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Hunter Horse Show starts at 9am • Gates open at 8:30am NEW! Sensory Safe Space Room & Nursing Station located in the Byron Martin Emporium 2-9:30pm Sanctioned Goat Show starts at 10am Pony Rides, Livestock displays + more! Exhibit Hall - Curling Club is open from 9am-7pm Lots of Vendors inside the Byron Martin Emporium + outside starting at 12 pm - 9:30 pm Midway opens at 4 pm Tractor & Truck Pull - Grandstand at 6 pm

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Gates open at 9am Midway -Venders - Exhibit Hall NEW! Sensory Safe Space Room & Nursing Station located in the Byron Martin Emporium 9am -4:30pm

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Horse Show approx 11:30 Talent Show, Spelling Bee & Partner Calling Contest taking place in the Byron Martin Emporium with registration starting at 12pm, shows start at 1pm Dog Show starting at 1 pm at the Dog Show Ring Live Entertainment 12-2 at the indoor show stage featuring Local Line Dancers & Dance Companies Back by popular demand! Craft Beer Tasting from 12 - 5pm upstairs at the Byron Martin Emporium Horse Pull starting at 1 pm at the Grandstand Great Canadian Lumberjack Show at the Grandstand at 3:30 pm starting at 11-4 live Entertainment The Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC) hosts featuring Sean Jamieson Band, Kelly Burrows, and The Thermostats its annual Fall Harvest Craft Show on Thanksgiving ~ FREE Shuttle Bus ~

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weekend. This event brings together more than 85 artisans from all over Ontario and is a tradition in the Kawarthas. “Visitors and vendors look forward to the annual fall show,” says Meghan Arnott, Seniors’, Events & Youth Program Coordinator for the BCC. “Visitors won’t be disappointed with the variety of vendors offering pottery,

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clothing, iron and metal work, jewellery, food, home decor items and much more. It’s the perfect place for some early Christmas shopping or to pick up something for yourself.” The Harvest Craft Show is recognized as one of the premier shows of its kind, presenting high-quality handcrafted items. The show takes place at the BCC in the main building and Festival Park in 11 enclosed pavilions. The show runs on Saturday, October 10 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, October 11 from 10am to 4pm. General admission is $5 and children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Your admission gives you the chance to win a $100 Shopping Spree at the 2027 Buckhorn Spring Craft Show. There is free

parking and a free shuttle bus from the upper parking lot to the show. The Buckhorn Community Centre is a not-for-profit organization and raises funds with events including the two craft shows, the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts in August, dinner theatre and the Festival of Trees. Please visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com for more information about the show and the BCC.

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UPCOMING SESSIONS October 7, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM Bobcaygeon Library 123 East Street S, Bobcaygeon

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comprised of ten youth leaders between the ages of 16 and 21 from across the country who have strong connections to their local BGC Clubs. Members bring their diverse experiences, perspectives and skills to provide leadership and advice on BGC Canada’s national projects and initiatives. The Youth Advisory Circle also creates meaningful opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, build knowledge and capacity, and connect with peers through networking, mentorship and training. By bringing together youth from across Canada, the Circle ensures that the issues, priorities and goals of young people are heard and reflected at a national level. Avalon has demonstrated a strong commitment to her community and to creating opportunities for young people. When BGC Kawarthas began expanding its services into Fenelon Falls, Avalon was one of the first youth to join the Fenelon Falls Youth Council. Avalon shared, “I have had the honour to work with the lovely community and BGC members for many years now to help create the Loft. I worked with youth to gather ideas for programming, ensuring creative and learning desires are met; brought up issues facing my community, such as food insecurity and need for menstrual hygiene products to tailor the youth service to its people; and spoken at multiple different events such as the 100 women to raise over $15,000 for The Loft. I am always grateful to see youth thriving and take great effort to empower them.” Avalon’s passion for youth voice extends beyond her work with BGC Kawarthas. She has become a familiar and welcoming presence at community events and through her work at Fenelon Falls’ Maryboro Lodge Museum. Her kindness and genuine care for others have made a lasting impression on those around her. Her leadership was recognized at BGC Kawarthas’ 2026 Youth Awards, where she received the Club Spirit Award. Avalon also served as the event’s keynote speaker, captivating the audience with a powerful message about youth empowerment and the importance of listening to young people. “I am inspired by Avalon each time we connect,” said Carly Veitch, Manager of Youth Services. “She is compassionate, wise beyond her years, and is born to lead. I’ve seen firsthand how much she cares about Fenelon Falls and her peers in her community. We couldn’t be prouder to see her take this next step and bring the voices of Kawartha Lakes youth to a national level.” In October, she will be travelling with a Club staff to Calgary, Alberta for an in-person orientation. Avalon will serve as BGC Kawarthas’ first-ever representative on BGC Canada’s Youth Advisory Circle, bringing the perspectives and experiences of youth in Kawartha Lakes to a national audience. Since 1970, BGC Kawarthas has provided a welcoming, safe, and engaging home environment of and healthy that supports learning, development, the home of the

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relationships. The programs it offers are child-centred, responsive, and thoughtfully engage families, reflect BGC’s core values, and meet the needs of children and families. BGC Kawarthas currently provides 335 licensed child care spaces and, with the new expansion, will offer 389 spaces across the City of Kawartha Lakes.

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Seniors are invited to take part in Bagua Zhang, a traditional Chinese Martial Art at the Fenelon Seniors Active Living Centre, starting Tuesday, October 6. This practice involves circle walking with fluid open palm strikes and induces joint mobility, balance, core strength and coordination. It serves as a moving meditation that calms the mind during physical activity. The beginner’s class is at 11am with an intermediate class at 10am. Your instructor is Fred Walker, who has more than 60 years of studying, training and instructing martial arts. Contact the Fenelon Seniors Active Living Centre at 705-8877007, located at 58 Murray St.

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EUCHRE TOURNEY

You can help support Therapeutic Horsemanship & Riding in Lindsay at a special Euchre Tournament being held on Saturday, November 7 at the Lindsay Curling Club. You can play either Euchre or Bid Euchre. There will be a welcome at 5:30pm, a pizza, salad and dessert meal at 6pm with the card games starting at 7pm. You could win prizes for winning and door prizes as well. The cost is only $40 per person. Email or etransfer to pre-register at info@thril.ca. The Lindsay Curling Club is located at 18 Peel Street. T.H.R.I.L. Provides therapeutic equine-based programs to children, youth and adults with physical, emotional and intellectual challenges.

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LEARN ABOUT SHEILA

You can find out all about the Life and Times of Miss Sheila Boyd on October 22 at 1pm at the Boyd Heritage Museum in Bobcaygeon. Barb McFadzen will provide the captivating story of this remarkable woman, her community and her legacy. Tickets are only $20 per person.

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CANDIDATES MEETING IN BOBCAYGEON

The Kawartha Promoter Community News is hosting an opportunity for you to meet CKL Ward 2 and Mayoral Candidates on Friday, October 9, 6-8pm at the Bobcaygeon Legion Branch 239. The event will be informal with each candidate having a chance to speak one-on-one with constituents and runs from 6pm to 8pm.

NEW HEART FAILURE PROGRAM

From explorefenelonfalls.com Residents of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County living with heart failure now have access to a newly launched, locally coordinated program designed to keep them healthier and closer to home. The partners of Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team (KLH-OHT) recently launched its Heart Failure program. which welcomed its first patient this summer. The program was developed in alignment with the provincial Heart Failure Quality Standard and connects patients with the right level of support at the right time, whether that means their family

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doctor or nurse practitioner, a specialist, or communitybased services such as home care. This also means that the Heart Failure Program team can see patients in existing primary care locations across the KLHOHT geography. The goal of the program is simple: help people manage a serious chronic condition proactively, with a clear care team, an escalation point if things change, and support that follows them across the system rather than leaving them to navigate it alone. This program is one part of a broader Chronic Disease Management and Prevention (CDMP) initiative now taking shape across our region, with a dedicated CDMP team being onboarded to support residents living with heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As this team grows, it will work directly alongside primary care providers to identify patients earlier, provide education and selfmanagement support, and reduce avoidable trips to the emergency department. Primary care: the foundation everything else is built on None of this work happens in isolation. Primary care, the relationship people have with a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or primary care team, remains the foundation of a well-functioning, integrated health system. It is where chronic conditions are caught early, where care is coordinated, and where people build the ongoing, trusted relationships that keep them well. That is why our partners across the region have been working hard to grow primary care capacity and help unattached residents connect to a provider. As of this summer, more than 4,138 residents have been newly attached to primary care since last fall, part of a coordinated push toward our shared provincial goal of connecting every resident who wants a primary

care provider by 2029. This progress reflects the collaboration of family doctors, nurse practitioners, primary care teams, and community partners across Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. Programs like the new Heart Failure initiative and the broader CDMP program are only possible because of this primary care foundation. As more residents are connected to a regular provider, and as supportive programs like CDMP mature alongside them, our community gains a stronger, more proactive system of care, one built around people, not just appointments. “We are proud of the collaboration among our primary care, hospital, and community partners that made this program possible, and we look forward to sharing more about the early experience of patients and providers in the months ahead,” says Stephanie MacLaren, Executive Director of the KLH-OHT.

LAST MINUTE CHANGE FOR FAIR DANCE

Organizers of the Bobcaygeon Fair posted on Facebook that there’s been a last-minute change of plans for the Saturday night dance. The originally scheduled band is no longer able to perform on October 3, but local favourites, The Thermostats, are stepping in to save the day. If you’ve seen these guys before, you already know we’re in for a GREAT night. If you haven’t… the Fair is the perfect place to change that. If you already have your tickets, there’s nothing you need to do. If you haven’t grabbed yours yet, head to bobcaygeonfair.com.

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