Job posting: Engagement Coordinator
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is seeing an Engagement Coordinator. The Engagement Coordinator will responsibly and professionally ensure the Chamber is connecting with members, the community and consumers by planning and implementing a communications strategy that will include social media platforms, blog posts, email and website management.
Administrative responsibilities will include some financial tasks and staffing the front desk. Graduates in the field of communications, marketing or business are preferred. Read more.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 9th, by 4:30 p.m. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and expected hourly wage to generalmanager@kawarthachamber.ca.
Chamber Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, February 21st
The Kawartha Chamber Board of Directors encourages all members to join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 21st, at The Village Inn in Lakefield.
Networking and refreshments will begin at 5 p.m. The meeting will run from approximately 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- 2017 highlights
- Nominating Committee will present the slate of directors for the coming year
- Networking with fellow members over light refreshments
- Draw Prizes! If you wish to contribute an item please call the office or email events@kawarthachamber.ca
- 2016-17 Annual Report will be circulated before the AGM.
Welcome New Chamber Member
Gail Burton, Sales Representative, Royal LePage, Frank Real Estate
97 Queen Street, Lakefield, 705-761-3165, gburton@nexicom.net, www.gailburton.com
Gail Burton has been selling real estate for 27 years, always working from the Village of Lakefield. Gail enjoys working with both Sellers and Buyers and her enthusiasm for the properties she shows translates well. It is easy to sell a lifestyle you not only live, but love. Gail is a National Chairman’s recipient for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018, Top 1% Royal LePage Canada.
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Applications Accepted Until March 6th
The Government of Canada is currently accepting local and regional project proposals from organizations interested in receiving financial assistance from the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF).
The application deadline is Tuesday, March 6th. Learn more.
Ontario Chamber Launches New Website
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has launched a new look to its website.
The website provides visitors with the OCC’s latest news, programs, publications and more in a user-friendly design.
Visit the new website at www.occ.ca.
OCC Open Letter Encourages Members to Contact Premier
Here is an excerpt from the OCC open letter to the Chamber network on the new minimum Wage:
“The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) understands the significant impact that recent increases to the minimum wage and expansion of labour and employment standards are having on all businesses. For months, we have forewarned that these reforms would have unintended consequences and now we are seeing them come to fruition as businesses take extra-ordinary actions.
“Premier Kathleen Wynne tweeted ‘I’m happy to talk to any business owner about the minimum wage.’ We welcome this openness by the Premier, and we encourage all Ontario businesses to contact the Premier to discuss how the quick implementation of these reforms is harming their ability to do business in the province. Furthermore, we encourage businesses to also tell the Premier that further offsets must be extended in the 2018 provincial budget in order to deal with rising input costs.”
Federal Budget 2018
The online consultation period for Budget 2018 remains open and you are encouraged to visit www.budget.gc.ca and complete all four surveys that address your priorities within the budget areas of focus: Progress for the Middle Class, the Economy of Tomorrow, Lifelong Learning, and Gender Equality.
Canada Summer Jobs Deadline – February 2nd
The deadline to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding is Friday, February 2nd.
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is an initiative of the Summer Work Experience program providing wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students.
Again this year, Canada Summer Jobs welcomes applications from small businesses, not-for-profit employers, public sector and faith-based organizations that provide quality summer jobs for students.
Lakefield Lions ‘February Beat’ Fundraising Dance – February 24th
Lakefield & District Lion’s Club presents the “February Beat” dance fundraiser on Saturday, February 24th from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Lakefield Legion.
The event features live music with local four-member band “The True Confessions”, who will be playing music from the ’60s and ’70s.
Tickets are $20 each and are available at the Chamber office at 12 Queen Street (under the town clock).
Career Fair and Community Information – March 1st
Registration Deadline: February 1st
Don’t miss your chance to register for a Career Fair and Community Information session, taking place on Thursday, March 1st, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Lakefield Legion.
Please complete your registration form by February 1st and email to dayotte@agilic.ca or fax to 705-652-5191. For more information, contact Debbie at 705-740-2577 ext. 5212. Download the registration form.
Career Fair hosted by Agilec, City and County of Peterborough, Municipality of Trent Lakes, and the Township of Selwyn.
PolarFest – February 2nd-4th
PolarFest is this weekend in Selwyn Township! Join the fun and excitement in a weekend of laughter, friendly competition, and enjoyment of winter.
The weekend kicks off on Friday, February 2nd at 6:30 p.m., with opening ceremonies and a fireworks display by Fire in the Sky Productions at the Ennismore Community Centre.
Many great events are taking place in Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Lakefield throughout the weekend. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Friday, February 2nd
- Youth Shinny – Ennismore Community Centre, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Night Hike – Marshland Centre, Lakefield, 7 p.m.
- Guns & Hoses Hockey Game – Ennismore Community Centre, 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 3rd
- Snow-Pitch Tournament, Ennismore Softball Diamond, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Causeway Christian Assembly Free Pancake Breakfast, Ennismore, 9 a.m.
- Ice Sculpture Competition – Cenotaph Park, Lakefield, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Family Drop-In – Lakefield Library Centennial Room, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Chainsaw Ice Sculptures by the Ice People & Little Chippers – Heritage Park & Chemong Lodge, Bridgenorth, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Polar Run – The Village Inn, 11 a.m.. Register here.
- RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Rides – Isabel Morris Park, Lakefield, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Polar Paddle – Queen Street, Lakefield, 1 p.m. Entry form.
- Ice Bar Party – Lakefield Legion, 12:30 -7 p.m.
- Nordic Day & Public Skating – Ontario Speed Skating Oval, Lakefield, 12 – 3 p.m.
- Horse Draw Sleigh Rides – Ennismore Community Centre, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Spaghetti Dinner – Bridgenorth United Church, 5 – 8 p.m.
- Candle Light Skate – Ontario Speed Skating Oval, Lakefield, 6 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, February 4th
- Antique Snowmobile Show – Rotary Park, Ennismore, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Rides – Rotary Park, Ennismore, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Lake Curling – Rotary Park, Ennismore, 12 – 2 p.m.
- B.E.L. Rotary Polar Plunge – Rotary Park, Ennismore, 2 p.m. Register or sponsor a plunger.
Some events are weather permitting. For full event details, visit www.polarfest.ca.
Selwyn Township 2018 Strategic Plan
The Township of Selwyn has released its 2018 Strategic Plan.
Last year, the Township hosted a Town Hall Meeting, Public Open House, and conducted on online survey, completed by nearly 200 people.
A workshop was also conducted with Township Council and Senior Staff, focusing on the current strengths, weaknesses, key trends, and opportunities; key issues; a prioritization exercie; review of the 2012 Strategic Plan; and strategic visioning.
It was through this process that Selwyn’s 2018 Strategic Plan was developed. Learn more.
New Curve Lake Bus – Stops in Lakefield and Bridgenorth
The Curve Lake First Nation Gaming Revenue Fund supports the ‘Safe Travels’ Program, a bus run by Ellwood Hamilton Bus Lines that travels from Curve Lake to Peterborough (and has a stop at The Village Inn in Lakefield and the Bridgenorth Valumart). The bus operates four times a day, five days a week, and twice on Saturdays.
Bus fare is $2.50 each way, with the option to purchase a 10 fare bus pass or a monthly pass. Anyone can board the bus and purchase a one way pass for $2.50 with exact change.
Travellers must visit the Curve Lake First Nation Government Office to purchase the 10-fare pass or monthly pass. Visit www.curvelakefirstnation.ca for more information.
Upcoming Events
- SOLD OUT – Performing Arts Lakefield: Valdy – February 2nd
- Free Senior Skating, Lakefield – February 2nd
- Public Skating, Apsley – February 3rd
- Free Public Skating, Lakefield – February 3rd
- Free Public Skating, Ennismore – February 4th
- Free Public Skating, Douro – February 4th
- Free Public Skating, Warsaw – February 4th
For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.
All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.
