OLG Gaming Payments to Host Communities Decline as Online Betting Takes Off
OLG Gaming Payments to Host Communities Decline as Online Betting Takes Off Last month, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made its fourth quarter (January 1–March 31) payment of $51,438 to Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. This brings the revenue for OLG’s fiscal year to the municipality to $286,388. Last…
Comment – May 2025
Residents in town may have lost their phone lines but they still had water. Rural residents kept their phone lines, but any water in their homes was the unwelcome kind as sump pumps sat idle while water seeped into the basement. The soundtrack for much of April was the sound of chainsaws and the…
Earth Day Event Draws a Crowd
By Leslie Bilcox The Sustainability Committee is thrilled with the overwhelming success of this year’s Earth Day event. The community’s engagement exceeded our expectations, and we had an exceptional turnout. The interest in the rain barrel and tree purchase programs demonstrated a strong and growing community appetite for practical sustainability initiatives. These programs reflect…
Thank you for the Lovely Send-off
I would like to thank my Board of Directors for the lovely retirement party and gift at the party at the legion. I appreciate all the work you did to make it the best day. To the new property manager, staff and especially my family, friends and tenants, you are the best. Thank you…
Making Emergency Calls During a Power Outage
One of the most disconcerting features of the most recent ice storm was the feeling of isolation as access to communication networks on which we rely were cut off. Neither land lines nor cellphones seemed to provide a reliable connection to emergency services, making some of our vulnerable residents feeling at risk. Why did…
Inaugural Easter Brunch a Huge Success
The skies brightened and the temperature spiked last Saturday to usher in the first Easter Hunt and Brunch hosted by the Millbrook Business Improvement area supported by sponsors Mitchel’s Cake and Dessert Co. and Millbrook Christian Assembly. Participation in the event was free, but because it was new, organizers asked for participants to register…