Freshly-Minted Law Professional Opens her Doors for Business

Switching careers is commonplace these days, as the changing economy creates new employment opportunities almost as quickly as it eliminates others.  When Janet Heeringa and her brother Richard decided it was time to leave the dairy industry, few would have anticipated Janet’s next career move- becoming a Paralegal. Both siblings… Continue reading

Comment – January 2019

Last month, McMaster University published the results of a research study that concluded that your postal code affected your ability to make healthy choices.  That someone actually funded such a study is mind-boggling.  Of course where we live affects our health.  When we choose our home, we make choices; we… Continue reading

Start the New Year with a New Activity at Your Library

Welcome 2019! If your New Year’s resolution was to pick up a new skill or hobby we have you covered! Come and brave the cold and connect with the community, plus we have lots to keep cabin fever at bay. For our little patrons we have storytime available every Thursday… Continue reading

Preliminary Budget Proposes a 2.5% Municipal Rate Hike

Council started their new term in office with a review of the township’s financial situation during a day-long meeting last month, where Director of Finance Kimberley Pope presented a preliminary draft of current budget. In her initial draft, Ms. Pope indicated a rise in the municipality’s Operating budget of 5.8… Continue reading

Kawartha Downs Reopens

After a two-month closure, Kawartha Downs re-opened in time for Christmas with 150 slot machines and 21 racing dates for the 2019 Harness Racing Schedule. This was no small achievement with staff, management and the operator working around the clock to make this happen.  Current operating hours are noon to… Continue reading

Newspaper Club – January 2019

Pi-Haiku Poem  By Newspaper club member Jordan M. Escape They were close Quick I matched the speed.   Near That is where they were In the forest I ran, they followed.   River I jumped in the rapids I tried to get out.   Saw escape River banks were close… Continue reading