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We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
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The Story of Fred – The Rewards of Being a Dog’s Best Friend
Celia Hunter Before he was called Fred, he was known as Buddy. He began as a cute little puppy, a Maltese Shih Tsu cross that a dad thought would entertain his children and delight his wife. He presented the puppy to his family and no doubt was greeted with squeals… Continue reading
Earth Week Focus – Blue Box Basics Makes Rural Connections
Earth Week Focus – Blue Box Basics Makes Rural Connections
Grand Openings In Millbrook This Sunday
Ratepayers Bring Concerns, Ideas to Open House
By Celia Hunter Representatives for Towerhill Development were kept busy on Tuesday evening, April 14, answering questions and listening to suggestions and ideas from ratepayers at the Open House hosted by the developer at the Cavan Monaghan Municipal Office. Story boards were on display around the perimeter of the gym,… Continue reading
Solar Farm Proposed for Former Buffalo Ranch
By Celia Hunter A delegation from Recurrent Energy made a presentation to Cavan Monaghan Council at their regular meeting on April 13, proposing installation of a 20 megawatt solar farm on rural land in North Monaghan Ward. The project would cover 150 acres, buffered by natural treed areas, north of… Continue reading
Ontario Environmental Review Holds Open House
By Andy Harjula Counsellor Heather Stauble was one of two identified local attendees at the Environmental Review Open House held in Cobourg on Wednesday, April 8. The Ontario government has organized 16 public meetings in the Golden Horseshoe Region to obtain public opinion for reviews underway of the Plans governing… Continue reading
4th Line Playwright Entertains With Career Highlights
By Celia Hunter Alex Poch-Goldin joined 4th Line Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell for close to 90 minutes of animated conversation, stories and laughter last Sunday, April 12 at the Peterborough Museum and Archives with a good crowd present, eager to find out more about the playwright of the… Continue reading