Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council Partner to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths

At the July Council meeting, Enbridge Gas Distribution, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Department announced a partnership to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide- related deaths down to zero. The Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Department received 120… Continue reading

Second Last Payment from OLG?  

Last month, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) provided a first-quarter payment covering the period from April to June for non-tax gaming revenue of $758,383 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Since November 1999, Cavan Monaghan has received more than $59.1 million in… Continue reading

Construction Begins on a New Gymnastics Club

Marcel Rene began dreaming about building a new home for his popular gymnastics club on Lansdowne Street West in 2009.  He found what he thought was an ideal location just down the road across from Heron Landing Golf Course, and snapped it up, then walked into the Cavan Monaghan planning… Continue reading

Healthy Kids Community Challenge: Power Off and Play!

‘Screen time’ is the time spent using a screen-based device, such as a smartphone, tablet, computer, or television. Not all screen time is unhealthy. Screens can offer an important way to learn and communicate at school and at work. Most often, kids use screens for recreational purposes such as watching… Continue reading

Golden Wheel to Host Benefit Dance for Fire Victims

A devastating fire last month left an Emily Township couple and their son homeless, but not without support.  Asleep inside their home, Cynthia Price awoke to the sound of flames breaching the exterior wall near the kitchen around 4:30 am, and quickly got her son Andy, husband Dale and dog… Continue reading

Comment – August 2018

The joy and relaxation of summer months has been jarred this month by two tragic local fires.  The silver lining in tragedies like these is often found in the response of friends, neighbours, and even strangers who rally to support the victims of these events, as evidenced by the benefit… Continue reading

Municipal Election Candidates

Mayor: Jim Chaplin, Zion Line, Millbrook Scott McFadden, Larmer Line, Millbrook   Deputy Mayor: Neal Cathcart, Sharpe Line, Cavan Monaghan Matthew Graham, Larmer Line, Millbrook   Cavan Councillor: John Fallis, Fallis Line, Cavan Monaghan Cathy Moore, Moore Drive, Cavan Monaghan   Millbrook Councillor: Ryan Huntley, King St., Millbrook North Monaghan… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor

Re:         “King Street West Opening Marked by Speeding” – p.10, July 2018 I read with interest – and trepidation – your piece on King Street West finally being completed and the accompanying speeding cars that are increasing in frequency since the street was completed. The Peterborough Police Service ticketing… Continue reading