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Ckl Council Highlights

The following are highlights of the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 9, 2023. All recommendations made at Committee of the Whole will return to Regular Council on May 23, 2023 for review and/or adoption.

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness month

Mayor Elmslie and Councillor Smeaton opened the meeting by acknowledging that May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness month. The Save Your Skin Foundation (SYSF) has an initiative to encourage municipalities to announce May as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness month. In 2021, 50 municipalities across the country answered the call. This year Kawartha Lakes joins them in encouraging residents to lather up with sunscreen, make time to find shade and respect the power of the sun. Learn more on the Save Your Skin Foundation website.

Minden Hospital Emergency Room (ER) closure

On April 17, Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) announced that the closure of the Mindern ER would take place on June 1, 2023. Council received a deputation from resident, Leisa Wren, regarding the announcement of the closure. Wren asked for Council to support her and the local community as they attempt to lobby the provincial government to prevent the closure of the facility.

Council unanimously approved the following motion: the deputation by Leisa Wren be received and that Council supports the township of Minden Hills’ efforts regarding the closure of the Minden Hospital Emergency department, that a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Township of Minden Hills, Haliburton Highlands Health Services, MPP Laurie Scott and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

Environmental Hero Awards

Each year, the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (KLEAC) recognizes individuals, and businesses living in Kawartha Lakes who have shown a commitment to improving the wellness of the environment. This year, there were two winners of the Environmental Business Hero award and four winners of the Environmental Hero award:

• Environmental Business Hero: Country Cupboard

• Environmental Business Hero: Rockwood Forest Nurseries

• Environmental Hero: Ann Adare

• Environmental Hero: Emily Harper