The Promises and Dilemmas of Gene Therapy
2017 was a big year for the future of gene therapy. Building on over 50 years of research the clinical application of the discovery of DNA is being realized. Between October 6th and December 9th alone, five gene therapy clinical trials were published. As of December 31st 2017, there are published clinical trials for…
Township Receives Third Quarter OLG Payment – How Many More to Come?
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issued a third-quarter (October to December, 2017) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $725,280 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs last month. Since November 1999, Cavan Monaghan has received more than $57.7 million in non-tax gaming revenue. The current contract with OLG…
Letter to the Editor – The Day the Music Died
UPDATE: February 5, 2018 The situation will be resolved today with a change to the noise by-law to allow for Joe’s music to continue. Thanks to everyone for their overwhelming response and concern! KG When we came to this area in 1975, we were overwhelmed by the beauty of the land and the Village…
Non-Emergency Crime? Report it Online!
The Peterborough Police Service officers an online reporting system for non-emergency crimes. Crimes that can be reported via our online system include the following: Theft under $5,000 Fraud scams Theft from vehicle Damage to vehicle Lost property Damage to property For more information or to fill out a non-emergency crime report online please visit…
New Mailbox Replacement Policy
If you have replaced your mailbox in the wintertime after it met with a township snow plow, there is good news. The township has recently revised its policy to allow for the township to assume the liability for damage to local mailboxes that have “come into physical contact” with a snow plow. Residents will…