OLG Issues Q3 Gaming Revenue Payment to Township
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation provided a payment of $62,118 (OLG) last month as its third quarter payment to the municipality for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), Cavan Monaghan has received $234,901. Since the gaming site opened in November 1999,…
Letter to the Editor – February 2025
I personally want to thank all of the volunteer fire fighters, both present and past for their service. It is a very stressful and sometimes dangerous job they do that is an essential benefit to all that live in our entire town- ship. Most people want to hope they will never need the valuable…
Nature Right Under Our Fingertips
I have been a life-long user of our trail system, right from when I was a baby, and often take it for granted. Our community is so lucky to have the Millbrook Valley Trails so conveniently close to the heart of our village! They are gorgeous, extensive, and well-maintained. I want to thank the…
COMMENT – February 2025 – Local Community Newspapers Live Another Day
It’s been a tough few months for community newspapers. In November the postal strike created a logistical delivery challenge. Some small papers opted to publish only on their website, while others like this one, opted to deliver a printed product. I owe a debt of gratitude to the energetic and gracious people who helped…
Cavan Monaghan Receives Infrastructure Spending to Extend Fallis Line East
Cavan Monaghan will receive funding of up to $1,271,875 from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program to help fund the extension of Fallis Line east of County Rd. 10. This funding will help expedite the development of the unopened road allowance which will provide access to two new planning projects: one to the north which…
Walking Group Supports Mind, Body and Soul
A group of residents meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 am the CMCC to get a little exercise, but they get more benefits than a few extra steps in their day – they find an opportunity for social interaction with some of their neighbours. There is no pressure to walk a certain distance or…