📰 KAWARTHAS & HIGHLANDS LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP! 📰

Here is a quick look at what’s making news across Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Bancroft this week:

🚔 Local Crime & Governance: A Peterborough police officer received a conditional discharge and probation after a non-service shotgun round accidentally hit a neighbour's home; an internal professional standards review is underway. Meanwhile, Peterborough mayoral candidate Brian Lumsden is facing assault and theft charges stemming from an incident in June. Over in Kawartha Lakes, Councillor Mike Perry testified in court regarding death threats and harassment from a local resident, and local police picked up two individuals wanted on regional warrants.

🌱 Community & Infrastructure: Peterborough's green bin facility at the Bensfort Road landfill is opening its doors for public tours on Sept 12 for Doors Open! The program has successfully diverted 7,000 tonnes of organic waste annually, helping extend our landfill's life. In Lakefield, Youth Unlimited is gearing up for its annual Oct 22 fundraiser with a $40k target to support local youth programs.

🏒 Local Sports Highlights: Major moves for Peterborough Petes alumni! Five former Petes are now OHL head coaches, with Brendan Taylor taking the helm in Saginaw and Jake Grimes taking over Niagara. On the water, Douro-Dummer rower Grace VandenBroek secured an impressive 5th-place finish in the women's double at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam!

⛽ Wallet Watch: The federal government has extended the 10-cent gas tax pause until January 2027 to help keep fuel costs down, while the Bank of Canada held interest rates steady at 2.25%.

Stay informed, stay safe, and enjoy everything our wonderful region has to offer! 🌲🍁

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Brad Sinclair, your Kawartha and Highlands Realtor ®. I'll come to you to solve your real estate needs. DM or text me to get started. Questions? Let’s chat. 📞 705-927-6236 👤 Brad Sinclair | Re/Max Professionals North 📍 Your Inside Source to the Highlands/Kawartha Real Estate Market. Families love the Kawarthas. Let’s find your place in it.

Life, Stewardship, and the Heart of the Highlands 🌲🚗✨

 

Blog Post: Life, Stewardship, and the Heart of the Highlands 🌲🚗✨

The morning started like any proper Sunday should—with a quiet cup of coffee on the deck, watching the fog roll off the water and taking a few moments to just reflect. Life moves fast, and if you don’t intentionally pause to set your sights on where you're heading and how you want to show up for your family, your clients, and your community, the day will gladly dictate its pace for you.

Sunday was all about simple, hard work and being present. After wrapping up morning routines, I rolled up my sleeves to give my truck a deep clean, vacuum, and wash, then moved right along to giving my wife’s car the same thorough care. There’s something deeply satisfying about putting honest effort into maintaining the tools and spaces you rely on every single day.

Between helping out around the place and taking care of minor family moments—like dressing an injured finger for my son—nature gave us a sudden, beautiful reminder of why we live here. A river otter came gliding right down the creek in front of the cottage! I managed to snap a few photos as it swam past. Moments like that remind me why this region holds such a special place in people's hearts.

By afternoon, it was time to hit the open road. Cruising down the secondary highways back home on a warm $29^{\circ }\text{C}$afternoon with smooth roads and sunny skies gives you plenty of time to think. My focus kept returning to one core mission: how to cut through the noise, eliminate confusion, and give genuine, transparent clarity to families trying to navigate big life moves in our local area.

Later in the afternoon, I sat down to film, edit, and schedule video content to outline a transparent plan for our community's future. I also spent time fielding inquiries for clients, answering specific property details about heating setups and road access, and ensuring buyers had every piece of information they needed to feel confident.

Living, working, and raising a family in the Kawarthas and Highlands isn't just about owning property—it’s about finding a place where you can build real memories without feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or left in the dark by unexpected local roadblocks.

Navigating municipal rules, property specifics, and market shifts alone can easily lead to costly mistakes, hidden stress, and second-guessing your biggest choices. You deserve an insider who has walked these roads for decades, who listens first, and who protects your goals every step of the way.

When you have experienced, local guidance in your corner, the guesswork disappears. You get total clarity, peace of mind, and a smooth journey toward living the lifestyle you’ve always wanted for your family.

Ready to make your next move with total confidence? Call or text me today at 705-927-6236 to get started.

Brad Sinclair, your Kawartha and Highlands Realtor®

I'll come to you to solve your real estate needs.

DM or text me to get started. Questions? Let’s chat. 📞 705-927-6236

👤 Brad Sinclair | Re/Max Professionals North

📍 Your Inside Source to the Highlands/Kawartha Real Estate Market

Families love the Kawarthas. Let’s find your place in it. Check me out here: brad-sinclair.remax.ca