Determination Reaps results for the Kawartha Pony Club
The Kawartha Pony Club had a successful year despite some challenges due to the ongoing pandemic situation. We persevered. Our club has continued to grow, fund raise, and participate in activities throughout 2021. We currently have 17 members between the ages of six and 21, adult horse masters, as well as associate members active…
How the Mighty Have Not Fallen: the White Pine
Now that the leaves are down, it’s time to profile another native tree: the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus). There are some glorious specimens of this remarkable and storied tree in the Millbrook area. These majestic conifers are beautiful all year, but their true glory is revealed only now in the winter months, when their…
The Next Official Plan: Our Blueprint for Growth
Meetings are occurring at the lower tiers of government across the province to have approved Official Plans in place by July 2022 that reflect plans for long term population and employment growth to the year 2051. These plans must conform to new growth targets published by the province last summer. The amended policy is…
Long-Term Care Funding Increase to Boost Staffing Levels and Hours of Direct Care
Last month, two local long-term care homes were among those across the province to receive funding to increase staffing levels to increase the hours of direct care for residents. Of the $4,199,774 distributed in our riding, $242,225 is earmarked for Springdale County Manor of Fraserville, rising to an annual increase of $1,483,596 annually more…
Boundary Adjustment with Peterborough Dead Issue
It seems the extended stand-off between Cavan-Monaghan and the City of Peterborough over a possible boundary adjustment at the northwest edge of the township has been shut down by the city’s own staff. The most recent draft of Peterborough’s new Official Plan outlines how the city expect to grow for the next 30 years. …