Category: 3. Business

The City of Kawartha Lakes is developing a new heritage designation strategy to help guide its protection of built heritage assets across the municipality.

Kawartha Lakes, and its predecessor municipalities, have protected properties through heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act since the Act was passed in 1975. There are over 120 individually designated heritage properties in the municipality, which represent just a small number of the important historic structures and locations. These buildings and places help tell our story, are points of pride for residents, and attract visitors to the region.

Over the past five years, the provincial government has made a significant number of changes to how we protect heritage properties and has recommended that municipalities complete strategies for how they designate properties. Kawartha Lakes is currently in the process of creating a strategy to help guide how we identify and protect the properties that are important to our residents, while also fulfilling our legislative obligations.

We are looking for resident input on this strategy and there are three ways to get involved:

• Visit our Jump In page to learn more about the project, keep up to date on milestones, and complete our public survey.
• Complete a paper survey at one of our municipal service centres or at our Development Service Hub at 180 Kent Street West in Lindsay.
• Attend one of our public information sessions to learn more about the project from staff and to provide your input.
  • January 21, 2026 at the Fenelon Falls Library (19 Market Street), 4pm to 6pm
  • January 22, 2026 at Lindsay City Hall (26 Francis Street), 6pm to 8pm

The public survey closes on January 29, 2026.

For further information on the new Heritage Designation Strategy, please visit the Kawartha Lakes website or contact Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer – Heritage Planning. To stay up to date on Economic Development news, visit the Facebook page.

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• Tax revenues in 2025 amounted to €105.7 billion, up by €8.6 billion (8.9 per cent), on 2024.
• Of this:
  • Income tax receipts amounted to €36.6 billion, up by €1.5 billion (4.3 per cent);
  • Corporation tax receipts of €32.9 billion are up by €4.8 billion (17.2 per cent);
  • VAT receipts of €22.9 billion were €1.1 billion (5.1 per cent) higher.
• Total gross voted expenditure amounted to €109.4 billion, €5.7 billion (5.5 per cent) ahead of 2024 and €0.6 billion (0.5 per cent) behind profile.
• An (underlying) Exchequer surplus of €3.8 billion was recorded last year.

An underlying Exchequer surplus of €3.8 billion was recorded last year.

On the revenue side total underlying tax receipts amounted to €105.7 billion in 2025, an €8.6 billion (8.9 per cent) increase on 2024.

In terms of direct taxes income tax receipts of €36.6 billion are up on the previous year by €1.5 billion (4.3 per cent) reflecting the strength of labour market. Corporation tax receipts amounted to €32.9 billion last year, €4.8 billion (17.2 per cent) ahead of 2024.

In terms of indirect taxes, VAT receipts for the year amounted to €22.9 billion, €1.1 billion (5.1 per cent) higher than 2024, demonstrating the resilience in consumption. Excise receipts were €6.5 billion, up by €0.2 billion (3.0 per cent).

Non-tax revenue in 2025 was €3.5 billion, up by €1.9 billion on 2024, largely driven by transfers to the Exchequer arising from the CJEU judgement (mainly interest payments).

Total gross voted expenditure amounted to €109.4 billion, €5.7 billion (5.5 per cent) ahead of 2024 and €0.6 billion (0.5 per cent) behind profile.

In terms of the bottom line, an underlying Exchequer surplus of €3.8 billion was recorded in the year, an improvement of €2.0 billion on the previous year (the headline surplus was €7.1 billion).

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris T.D. said:

The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers T.D. said:

ENDS

Notes to editors:

Unless stated, all figures in this press release exclude the impact of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling of September last year.

In 2025 €3.3 billion was received (€1.7 billion in corporation tax receipts and €1.6 billion in non-tax revenues) in the first half of the year.

Fiscal Monitor December 2025

Analytical Exchequer Statement December 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 5, 2026) — America250, the nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, today announced a partnership with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to support nationwide programs and initiatives that reflect on America’s economic history, civic values, and future aspirations ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

For more than two centuries, the New York Stock Exchange — the world’s largest stock exchange — has grown up alongside our nation, with our markets and country evolving together since George Washington was sworn in as our first President at Federal Hall on Wall Street, the site of America’s first capital.

As the nation stands on the cusp of its 250th anniversary, this partnership will highlight the role of entrepreneurship, free markets, and innovation in shaping the American story — while inspiring future generations to participate in the nation’s economic and civic life.

“America250 is honored to partner with the New York Stock Exchange, an institution that reflects the dynamism and enduring strength of the American economy,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “This partnership will help us tell a more complete story of our nation — one that recognizes how economic participation and innovation have empowered generations of Americans and will continue to shape the next 250 years.”

As part of the collaboration, NYSE will support America250 initiatives that elevate financial literacy, spotlight American companies and workers, and connect historical reflection with forward-looking conversations about economic opportunity.

“For nearly two and a half centuries, the New York Stock Exchange has played a central role in America’s growth, prosperity and evolution,” said Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group. “As we approach this historic milestone, we are proud to partner with America250 to celebrate the principles that have powered the world’s most dynamic economy — opportunity, resilience and a commitment to innovation — and continue to define our nation.”

The partnership will culminate in NYSE’s participation in major America250 milestones and events throughout 2026, offering Americans meaningful opportunities to reflect on the nation’s past and envision its future.

About America250 America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. We aim to inspire our fellow Americans to reflect on our past, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation. America250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the rich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities, honor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States of America.