Council Opts to Go It Alone in Official Plan Development
In October 2017, Council passed a motion to join Peterborough County in the development of our Official Plan (OP). Since then, township staff have been participating in the process of creating a new OP that conforms to new provincial planning guidelines to meet the July 1st, 2022 deadline. Council was asked to confirm this…
Cavan-Monaghan Receives Third Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment From OLG
Last month, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issued a third quarter (October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $91,381 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Slots Kawartha Downs. For the same period, the City of Peterborough received $579,498 for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough. Since November…
Local Food Options Let Customers Leave Supply-Chain Worries Behind
Who doesn’t miss the experience of local farmers’ markets this time of year? More so now, when we see produce shelves with items showing a bit of wear after an extra-long trip to the grocery store. While you can’t purchase berries or stone fruit from local sources right now, there are a number of…
Whose Freedom?
The so-called “Freedom Convoy” has got it all wrong. Freedom is not a one-way street. Freedom comes with responsibility. It is not cheap. The down payment on ours was made by our ancestors, many of them teenagers. Some of them did not volunteer to serve- they were conscripted. They understood service and sacrifice. Apparently…
For the Love of Lifelong Learning
It’s February – and that means all things love, romance, and an abundance of hearts. The CMLibraries wants to share with you our newest love: STEM Kits and Manipulatives. STEM kits are now available to loan from both branches! Choose from a variety of kits and manipulatives that target a range of ages and…