Federal Electoral Boundary Discussions Continue

MP Jamie Schmale participated virtually in the September 6th Council meeting a discussion was held regarding the initial proposal for federal election boundary adjustments affecting the Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes Brock (HKLB) riding which currently includes Cavan-Monaghan.  The new proposal divides the township among three federal ridings, which all participants viewed… Continue reading

New Firefighter Grad, Lauren Defilippis

Pictured is the Township of Cavan-Monaghan’s Fire Department 2022 graduate, Lauren Defilippis, flanked by Fire Chief Bill Balfour, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Tennant and Deputy Mayor Matthew Graham.  Lauren graduated from the firefighter National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Level 1 and II training program at the Eastern Ontario Emergency… Continue reading

Crowds Enjoy Another Annual Touch a Truck Event

A steady stream of visitors walked, rode and drove to the Millbrook Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 24th to see another exciting Touch a Truck event hosted by the Millbrook Cavan Firefighters’ Association.  Organizers set aside the first hour of the event for those seeking a quiet stroll to appreciate the… Continue reading

Note of Thanks

A heartfelt Thank-you to all those who sent cards, letters, visits, flowers, calls, food, tree plantings and all acts of kindness and support in the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law and great friend to many.  A special thanks to Don and Fern Armstrong, Karen… Continue reading

COMMENT – October 2022

This month we’ve seen the community come together in a variety of events organized primarily by volunteers – the Zucchini and Fall Festivals, Touch a Truck, an Open Studio for local artists, church events, candidate meetings and a few funerals. They have reminded us what “community” means: it’s intimate, local,… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor

The upcoming municipal election is looming. I’m carefully reviewing all available candidate information to determine a slate of individuals that I feel will best serve Cavan-Monaghan. As always, there are a broad range of issues to consider, and yet when it comes to casting my vote for Mayor, Deputy Mayor… Continue reading