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Mayor Letham discusses with Vanessa Murphy of BOB FM the ways the two Task Forces are working to kick start the economy and support community recovery from the pandemic.
Workforce and supply line chalWorkforce and supply line challenges
Mayor Letham discusses with Vanessa Murphy of BOB FM on Kawartha Lakes Matters how employers are struggling to fill vacancies, from hospitality to manufacturing positions. Hear about local programs in place to help boost the job force in Kawartha Lakes.
What does recovery look like?What does recovery look like?
Mayor Letham discusses the potential for the City's recovery from the pandemic, predicting the economy, when things can safely re-open, and opening back up of services that local taxpayers can utilize.
Re-opening services and doing Re-opening services and doing business differently in the 'new normal'
Mayor of Kawartha Lakes, Andy Letham, and Kawartha Lakes Matters Host Vanessa Murphy discuss the re-opening of libraries, service centres and how we are all going to have to adjust to the new normal when everything does open back up again.
How Kawartha Lakes Micro BreweHow Kawartha Lakes Micro Breweries are pivoting
City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor, Andy Letham, continues his discussion with General Manager of the Fenelon Falls Brewing Company, Mat Renda. They talk pivoting the business during a pandemic, plans for the winter months, and relationships with other local breweries.
Fenelon Falls Makeover on the Fenelon Falls Makeover on the way
In this clip Mayor Andy Letham tells Kawartha Lakes Matters Host, Vanessa Murphy, about the reconstruction in Fenelon Falls and when it's expected to be complete. Also a discussion on what tourism was like in Kawartha Lakes over the summer months.
Businesses and the PandemicBusinesses and the Pandemic
Mayor Andy Letham discusses Lock Traffic, how businesses are responding to the pandemic and embracing shopping locally online.
The Shop Local Campaign, timeline on the reconstruction of Fenelon Falls downtown, new "The Grove' Amphitheatre in Fenelon Falls, how residents can get their news from the City of Kawartha Lakes.