The Role of the County Warden

On your tax bill, in addition to levies from the municipality and the province, there is a third one for Peterborough County. This is the upper tier municipal level which serves eight member municipalities including Cavan Monaghan.  Two-tiered municipal structures such as this are located primarily in rural areas and… Continue reading

Cavan Monaghan Receives 3rd Quarter OLG Payment

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made a third its quarter (October 1 – December 31) payment totaling $76,278 to the township for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Fraserville last month. This represents almost 18% less than the township’s second quarter payment, and a 33% drop in revenue… Continue reading

Fire Department Enters Five Year Dispatch Communications Extension Agreement

The City of Peterborough currently provides Dispatch services to the City of Peterborough, the County of Peterborough and the County of Northumberland. Our current call volume can be broken down as approximately 40% for the City, 30% for Peterborough County and 30% for Northumberland County. In anticipation of the expiration… Continue reading

Firefighter Awards Night

The annual Firefighter Awards night acknowledges the achievements of members of our Firefighters in training and service, providing the opportunity to congratulate all award recipients for their work on behalf of the community. At the most recent event, Tom Armstrong was recognized for his 40 years of outstanding service to… Continue reading

Why Don’t They Think Like We Do?

A common complaint amongst employers these days is the lack of reliable, committed staff. Many express frustration that when they are hiring, job candidates do not show up for scheduled interviews, and those who do show up are ill-prepared.  Recruiters are scratching their heads at persistent job vacancies with starting… Continue reading

A Message of Thanks to Peter Mills

December 31, 2023 was a date which definitely left the church family of St. John’s Ida and the Parish of Ida and Omemee with a bittersweet feeling. As we celebrated the retirement of Rev. Peter Mills, and gratefully recognized the wonderful 16 1/2 year ministry of Peter, along with his… Continue reading

New Community Futures Funding Program Supports Economic Growth

Last month, Community Futures Peterborough introduced a new program aimed at boosting the local economy, called the Community Advancement Program (CAP), with $50,000 earmarked for local projects.  The program offers maximum grants of up to $5,000 per applicant, and aims to help attract business investment, retention and employment.  Projects must… Continue reading