OMB Hearing for Peterborough Casino Set for May 2017
The Ontario Municipal Board, chaired by Laurie Bruce, held a pre-hearing at the Peterborough Council Chambers on September 13. The purpose of the meeting was to establish status for those who have an interest in the city’s proposal to allow Ontario Gaming East Partnership to build and operate a casino on Crawford Drive. Ontario…
Remedy Plan Deemed Adequate to Allow Construction of Settlers’ Landing Wind Project
The Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) gave the green light to the Settlers’ Landing Wind Turbine project, a 10 megawatt wind project located west of Pontypool on Telecom Rd. This is the fourth project approved for the City of Kawartha Lakes, three of which are located on the Oak Ridges Moraine. After receiving initial approval,…
Editorial Comment
The province is well on its way to selling a majority interest in Hydro One, and maybe that’s a good thing. After reading Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s Value for Money Audit on the Crown Corporation, it’s clear the organization could be better run, and in theory at least, a private operator would be motivated…
Appreciation from Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation
Letter to the Editor On behalf of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Millbrook Needlers for their beautiful donated quilts, pillowcases and knitted clothing. The children who receive these items are currently being assisted by the Kawartha -Haliburton Children’s Aid Society. Sometimes these children are taken…