Council Gets Closer to Rezoning of Syer Line Property
Cavan-Monaghan purchased the agricultural property located at 1066 Syer Line in November 2019. Close to Highway 115 and set amongst commercial neighbours such as Todd Equipment, Iron Ore Equipment and Camp Mart, the property was seen as an ideal candidate for redesignation for an employment purposes to attract jobs to the area. Ownership allowed…
Megan Murphy Joins 4th Line Theatre
After two dismal years with their main season events cancelled due to COVID, the 4th Line Theatre is gearing up for its 30th anniversary this season. To help them celebrate this milestone, they have enlisted the help of Megan Murphy who joins the organization as Artistic Director – Special Projects. Murphy will be guiding…
For the Birds!
The extreme cold has certainly limited our time outdoors. And if you’re anything like me the amount you are reading has increased. One of the many books from our library I’ve been enjoying is a book of essays and articles by Helen Macdonald called “Vesper Flights”. All the pieces are about nature; and in…
Who Has the Right of Way at a Roundabout?
The rules that determine the right-of-way at a roundabout are very simple: pedestrians crossing the street have the right-of-way, all drivers and cyclists must yield to traffic already in the roundabout, as they have the right-of-way, before entering the intersection. Simple. No different than someone going through an intersection on a green light; pull…
Common Ground – February 2022
“….here I stand, not only with the sense Of present pleasure, but with pleasing thoughts That in this moment there is life and food For future years.” Wordsworth Tintern Abbey It’s easy to think of February as the lowest point in the winter or even the whole year. It is certainly a month I…
Arena Lacrosse League Announces Revised Schedule
The Arena Lacrosse League’s East Division has announced an updated schedule beginning February 5th. The Peterborough Timbermen will open their season that day at Millbrook Arena at 2 p.m. against the Paris RiverWolves. The ALL season was originally scheduled to begin mid-December, but the omicron variant and new government restrictions caused several delays. With…