Council Appoints Integrity Commissioner
Provincial legislation to modernize municipal legislation known as Bill 68 takes effect March 1st, 2019. It includes the mandatory adoption of a Council Code of Conduct along with the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner for municipalities across the province. Last month, Robert J. Swayze, Barrister and Solicitor, was appointed to provide Integrity Commissioner Services…
Groundwater Monitoring Continues
Last month Council received the first annual update on the groundwater monitoring program conducted by Cambium Inc. who has been retained to watch water in and around the Municipal supply wells. Among other things, they are quantifying the impact of water withdrawals on the surrounding groundwater and surface water systems. During this first period…
Police Launch Residential Speeding Campaign Called “Safe Under 7”
The Peterborough Police Service is launching a summer traffic campaign targeting speeding in residential neighbourhoods. The campaign is in direct response to community concerns and complaints and will run during the summer months. “The number one complaint we hear on a daily basis is about speeding in residential areas,” says Traffic Sergeant Peter Sejrup.…
Gender Equality Comes to the Hair Salon
When you call to book a hair appointment these days, you may be surprised by the questions you are asked. It’s no longer just selecting a cut, colour or wash and style; salons are now booking services based on hair length and time required to deliver the service. This might also mean an end…
Cavan Monaghan Volunteer Policing Committee Launches Social Media Sites
The Cavan Monaghan Volunteer Policing Committee is excited to announce the official launch of its social media sites. The goal of the sites is to enhance communication between the volunteer policing committee and the members of the Cavan Monaghan community. The volunteer policing committee was established as a way to enhance the relationship between…