Planning Issues Top of Mind as Official Plan Deadline Approaches
We are in a period where planning issues and decisions are beginning to dominate legislative agendas. All cities, counties and municipalities in Ontario must file new Official Plans by June 30th of this year. Last October, Peterborough County Council received a growth analysis outlining projections of growth across the County over the next 30…
Letters to the Editor – January 2022
And the number is ——- December 9th was the first CM Township Council public viewing of what you will likely be told to ‘dig into your wallet’ to pay for your lower tier government this year and what those ‘dollars’ will be spent on. The other 3 levels of government and the education portion…
Happy New Year from the CMLibraries!
Whether you are young or old, a New Year and a new book go hand in hand. In these uncertain times the CMLibraries is working to provide reading and entertainment materials to all our patrons in a safe and supportive way. While we wait for further direction from our public health unit, we will…
Tough Decisions Ahead for Budget 2022
In the initial draft budget introduced on December 9th indicates a 2.5% increase in the municipal tax levy would be required to meet the operating needs and capital investment requests from all departments. Upon further examination, Council soon understood that given the volume of unknowns on the capital side of the budget, this increase…
Don’t hibernate! Get out!
Many of us, I’m sure, in idle moments have dreamed about hibernating away the worst part of winter. Imagine curling up in our warm, comfortable bed and not waking up until the cold of winter is over! I know I have! But luckily (?) it is simply not possible. And I hope this column…
New Massage Clinic Opens in Bailieboro
Christa Packman moved to the Bailieboro area in search of a quieter life. A small town girl at heart, Christa grew up in Brooklin when the main attraction was a pizza place and a convenience store, but after training she set up shop in Durham and has provided an extensive array of massage services…