The Promises and Dilemmas of Gene Therapy

2017 was a big year for the future of gene therapy. Building on over 50 years of research the clinical application of the discovery of DNA is being realized. Between October 6th and December 9th alone, five gene therapy clinical trials were published. As of December 31st 2017, there are… Continue reading

Township Receives Third Quarter OLG Payment – How Many More to Come?

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issued a third-quarter (October to December, 2017) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $725,280 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs last month. Since November 1999, Cavan Monaghan has received more than $57.7 million in non-tax gaming revenue. The… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor – The Day the Music Died

UPDATE: February 5, 2018 The situation will be resolved today with a change to the noise by-law to allow for Joe’s music to continue. Thanks to everyone for their overwhelming response and concern! KG When we came to this area in 1975, we were overwhelmed by the beauty of the… Continue reading

Non-Emergency Crime? Report it Online!

The Peterborough Police Service officers an online reporting system for non-emergency crimes. Crimes that can be reported via our online system include the following: Theft under $5,000 Fraud scams Theft from vehicle Damage to vehicle Lost property Damage to property For more information or to fill out a non-emergency crime… Continue reading

New Owners for Mister Convenience

After thirty-three years in the convenience store business, Min Kim and his family are stepping away from the counter.  For the past twenty-two years, customers at Millbrook’s Mr. Convenience have been greeted by members of Kim’s family, or their long-time staff member Alex, as they dropped in to pick up… Continue reading