Firefighter Awards Night
The annual Firefighter Awards night acknowledges the achievements of members of our Firefighters in training and service, providing the opportunity to congratulate all award recipients for their work on behalf of the community. At the most recent event, Tom Armstrong was recognized for his 40 years of outstanding service to the Cavan Monaghan Fire…
Why Don’t They Think Like We Do?
A common complaint amongst employers these days is the lack of reliable, committed staff. Many express frustration that when they are hiring, job candidates do not show up for scheduled interviews, and those who do show up are ill-prepared. Recruiters are scratching their heads at persistent job vacancies with starting wages at $25 or…
A Message of Thanks to Peter Mills
December 31, 2023 was a date which definitely left the church family of St. John’s Ida and the Parish of Ida and Omemee with a bittersweet feeling. As we celebrated the retirement of Rev. Peter Mills, and gratefully recognized the wonderful 16 1/2 year ministry of Peter, along with his wife Trish and their…
New Community Futures Funding Program Supports Economic Growth
Last month, Community Futures Peterborough introduced a new program aimed at boosting the local economy, called the Community Advancement Program (CAP), with $50,000 earmarked for local projects. The program offers maximum grants of up to $5,000 per applicant, and aims to help attract business investment, retention and employment. Projects must demonstrate a contribution to…
Vertical Systems Offers Full Service to Specialized Equipment Market
Dan Shaw began his career right out of high school in 1979 in the Oshawa area, working on equipment that lifts things and people higher: hoists and scissor lifts. In 2007 he decided to branch out on his own and created Vertical Systems, which is currently located at 805 Highway 7A in Cavan. His…