Proposed Changes to OMB Format will Empower Local Decision-making
In the coming weeks, legislation will be introduced to create the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, which will, if passed, replace the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). After a six-month consultation process, changes unveiled by Municipal Affairs Minister Bill Mauro last month are expected to limit appeals of official plans, allow density around transit hubs and…
Township Adds to its Fleet
Council awards the contract for the purchase of a 2017 Single Axle Truck The replacement of Pumper One in the Fire Department fleet is scheduled for this year as the current vehicle is at the end of its life cycle based on the Fire Underwriters Survey and the expense forms part of the 2017…
Millbrook Valley Chocolates Bring Tasty Workshop to Millbrook Library
The Fancy Nancy and Nick “Chocolate Edition” Tea Party took place Saturday May 27, 2017 at the Millbrook Branch, it was such a delight! We invited Millbrook Valley Chocolates to come and collaborate with the Library. It was a great fit, as the owners, Stephen and Jackie Flamminio have a passion for books and…
Lions’ Walk for Dogs
On Sunday, 21 runners and walkers supported the local Lions’ organization’s eighth walk to raise funds for their Dog guides foundation and raised $5,090 in the event. Since 1983, the national foundation has raised funds to support to Canadians with disabilities, such as the blind or visually impaired; deaf or hard of hearing; people…
Council Column – June
Currently the most questions and comments that I receive concern the potential annexation of some of the North Monaghan Ward’s land by the City of Peterborough. Cavan Monaghan Council’s position is clear as is the County Council’s position. Both have followed the process outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding, receiving the MOU and authorizing…