Laurie Scott

We're supporting local non-profits in #HKLB and across the province by investing more than $42 million though the Resilient Communities Fund to to help them continue making a positive difference in our lives and in our communities. Locally, 6 non-profit organizations in #HKLB will receive a collective total of $271,600 in funding to help rebuild and recover from the impacts of the pandemic. Read more here: https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/supporting_non_profits_in_ha... Abbey Retreat Centre 4th Line Theatre Kawartha Settlers' Village United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion Kawartha Lakes Food Source

Our government is providing critical frontline workers with access to emergency child care as they continue to their work in our fight against #COVID-19. For more information, visit: https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/emergency_child_care_for_cri

We encourage everyone to get vaccinated once it’s their turn, but until Ontario receives enough vaccines so the majority of Ontarians can be vaccinated, it remains critical for everyone to continue following public health measures. To book your vaccine: covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/

Thank you to all the health care workers and pharmacies that are helping vaccinate Ontarians! People 55+ can book an appointment to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from pharmacies across #HKLB and the province. Visit https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/covid_19_vaccine_info for eligible pharmacies in HKLB... Or https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for eligible pharmacies across the province

Take a tour of the Minden vaccination clinic below!

We're investing in infrastructure projects that improve air quality in classrooms across the province including those in #HKLB Read more: https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/additional_funding_for_local

The Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 is an important step to help speed up Ontario’S broadband expansion and connect unserved and underserved communities like those in #HKLB

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and in response to rising community transmission, schools will move to remote learning following April Break. Returning students safely to in-person learning remains our top priority. https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/ontario_moves_schools_to_rem

Brock Twp residents can book a free round trip from their residence to a local vaccine clinic using DRT On Demand/Specialized Services!

There’s only a few hours left to vote for Bobcaygeon in the Kraft Hockeyville competition! Go to https://www.krafthockeyville.ca/#/landing to vote Voting closes at 5 PM tonight!

VOTING IS NOW OPEN Register and vote for Bobcaygeon below https://www.krafthockeyville.ca/#/landing

Ontarians aged 60+ in Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health districts can now book #COVID19 vaccination appointments. Residents in the Durham Region Health Department district can book starting at 6 p.m. tonight. If you do not see any appointment slots, please check the system a few days later as more clinic dates and appointments continue to be loaded! Ontario.ca/bookvaccine

Ontario is declaring a provincial emergency to address the third wave of #COVID19. A #StayAtHome order will come into effect tomorrow at 12:01 a.m. to help stop the spread, protect Ontario's health system capacity and save lives. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-enacts-provincial-emergen

Our government is reinvesting cash and proceeds of crime seized from criminals to support local crime-fighting projects. I am proud to share that as part of the $2.5 million Civil Remedies Grant Program, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service will receive $33,698 to make our communities safer!

This afternoon I had the pleasure of joining Square Canada's Digital Cottage Country Roundtable with Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria & Jamie Schmale, MP Thank you to the hardworking business owners in the County of Haliburton - your stories of ingenuity are truly inspiring!... Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce Haliburton County Development Corporation Haliburton County Home Builders Association Love Pottery Pine Reflections Gift Store and Garden Centre Paws at Killara Station Haliburton Highlands Brewing Russell Red Records Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Sir Sam's Ski & Bike

Took time to pay my respects at a few of the 17 cenotaphs in HKLB today. Lest we forget the brave men and women who fought for our freedoms. #RemembranceDay

Ontario is committed to investing in infrastructure projects to protect the health and well-being of Ontarians, including investments in long-term care and education-related projects. We are making it possible for communities to get shovel-ready projects underway sooner by providing $1.05 billion in combined federal-provincial funding through the new COVID-19 Resilience stream as part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Read more here: https://news.ont...ario.ca//ontario-launching-covid-19-resili Watch the announcement here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uMhFBabO_2g

Today we honour the brave men and women who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. We will remember them. #OntarioRemembers #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay2020

Today is #DressPurpleDay2020 an opportunity to raise awareness about the important role that communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families. #SpeakUp4Kids

Announcing over $1.7 million as part of Phase 2 of the Social Services Relief Fund to expand and renovate A Place Called Home in Lindsay Read more: https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/news

Tune in to your local news tonight to watch the Premier and I talk about the importance of broadband in HKLB and the provincial funding announced today!

In June, when Premier FordNation and I committed $150 million for our new broadband program called Improving Connectivity for Ontario, I said then: Was this enough? No. Will we do more? Yes.... And today, we are doing more, an additional $680 million more. Ontario, we heard you loud and clear, and that's why today, we've invested even more money to get Ontario #UpToSpeed. Totaling close to $1 billion for broadband, we're improving lives, public health, education and economic development in unserved and underserved communities.

As we wrap up small business week, I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all our small businesses in HKLB for the services you provide to our communities! #smallbusinessweek #shoplocal

As small business week continues let’s all try to support our HKLB community! @ Milk & Honey Eatery, Walkers Home Hardware, The Kawartha Store (some photos pre-COVID) #shoplocal

This week is Ontario Public Library Week! Thank you to all the libraries in HKLB for promoting literacy and lifelong learning

Small business week is an opportunity to stand with our small businesses in HKLB and #shoplocal to support our community! Here are some photos I’ve taken recently while visiting 2 communities in HKLB, Millbrook & Cannington

Today is Persons Day. On this day in 1929, the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of persons was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal. This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life. Today, we remember those who contributed to the fight for gender equity. Interesting fact, the first group of Canadian women to vote in a federal election were the Nursing Sisters of the First World War, some of whom were from the Kawartha Lakes. #PersonsDay

Did you know Breast Cancer is the most common cancer found in Ontario women? This, #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth2020 schedule your routine mammogram and get screened, the sooner you know, the easier to treat. Visit cancercareontario.ca/en/find-cancer to find a local screening location.

Wishing you a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving! This morning I caught up with some of our local Farmer’s Market vendors in Kinmount. #SupportLocal #StaySafe #OntAgWeek #GiveThanks

Celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in our community with a throwback to the 2018 Women Leading Girls Award presentation. This program acknowledges women and girls who demonstrate exceptional leadership, inspire others through their devotion to community service and are strong role models who encourage future generations to become involved in making their community a better place for everyone. The 2018 recipients include Bella Alderton and Penny Chatson of Women’s Resources in Lindsay, Evelyn Chamber of the Lindsay Agricultural Society and Sadie-Jane Hickson a student at the University of Guelph.