The Community Mourns the Loss of Cathy Moore – A Popular Public Servant
Just before Christmas, the community lost a strong advocate with the passing of Cavan Councillor Cathy Moore. Three years into a four-year term, Cathy was an enthusiastic supporter of the community she loved. The feeling was mutual. Since her arrival in Cavan more than fifty years ago, Cathy was active as a business partner…
No Mobile Bank for Millbrook
Late last summer, Kawartha Credit Union (KCU) brought in their Mobile Branch to the village to introduce residents to this innovative facility. Parked beside the old arena near Needler’s Mill, the unit incorporated two private offices and a full-service ATM, allowing customers to perform the vast majority of banking services, including credit line, loan…
Planning Issues Top of Mind as Official Plan Deadline Approaches
We are in a period where planning issues and decisions are beginning to dominate legislative agendas. All cities, counties and municipalities in Ontario must file new Official Plans by June 30th of this year. Last October, Peterborough County Council received a growth analysis outlining projections of growth across the County over the next 30…
Letters to the Editor – January 2022
And the number is ——- December 9th was the first CM Township Council public viewing of what you will likely be told to ‘dig into your wallet’ to pay for your lower tier government this year and what those ‘dollars’ will be spent on. The other 3 levels of government and the education portion…
Happy New Year from the CMLibraries!
Whether you are young or old, a New Year and a new book go hand in hand. In these uncertain times the CMLibraries is working to provide reading and entertainment materials to all our patrons in a safe and supportive way. While we wait for further direction from our public health unit, we will…
Tough Decisions Ahead for Budget 2022
In the initial draft budget introduced on December 9th indicates a 2.5% increase in the municipal tax levy would be required to meet the operating needs and capital investment requests from all departments. Upon further examination, Council soon understood that given the volume of unknowns on the capital side of the budget, this increase…