First Draft of 2026 Budget
In the first draft of the 2026 budget presented at the December 11th meeting, the operating budget requests reflected a 5.8% increase over last year, plus a proposed $4.8 million net capital expenses funded through the municipal tax levy. More budget cuts are in the works and public input acquired at the public…
North Cavan School Families Celebrate at the CMCC
On the evening of December 5th, North Cavan families congregated at the CMCC for a Christmas event hosted by members of their School Council. They took full advantage of the facilities available, renting the ice for a private hour of public skating, offering snacks and crafts in the banquet room and holding a raffle…
2026 Schedule
Jan. – Friday, January 2nd Feb. – Friday, January 30th March – Friday, February 27th April – Friday, March 30th May – Friday, April 24th June – Friday, May 29th July – Friday, June 26th August – Friday, July 24th Sept. – Friday, August 28th October – Friday, September 25th November – Friday, October…
Glenn Fallis Talks Shop at Historical Society Event
Last November, Glenn Fallis regaled an audience at an historical society event where he showed a film he created describing his experience as a member of the Ontario crew in the Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant that was held as part of the nation’s 1967 Centennial celebrations. Last week he began at the same spot,…
KPR Introduces Design and Boundaries for New Millbrook School
Last month, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR)hosted two public meetings to discuss the new elementary school which has been approved for construction in Millbrook. The first meeting on November 4th discussed details about the classroom layout, finishing materials and aesthetic features in the proposed new build. KPR staff have been working…
Holiday Program Supports Local Businesses
Peterborough County has launched an economic development program for the holidays called “Holiday Magic”. More than fifty business across the region have signed up to participate in this pro-gram, where visitors rack up points through a digital pass-port downloaded onto cellphones through an app. The idea is to encourage people to visit and shop…