Ward 3 Q&A
This is a pdf file. Click to view document: Ward 3 18 Questions for Candidates 2022 edited Oct 10
The Return of the Zucchini Festival
After a two-year hiatus, organizers decided at the last minute to bring back the wildly popular Zucchini Festival in early September. Participants showed their creative sides decorating the many zucchinis that were donated by local farmers. Zucchini boats were launched from the bridge, and some even arrived upright at the finish line. Organizers were…
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Presentation Draws a Crowd
Some of us may take water for granted. Whether we get it from a well or a municipal pipe, there is a general understanding that our area is blessed with an abundant water supply. But how much is abundant? How many people, industries, farmers, wild life, can this watershed actually support? These questions can…
Federal Electoral Boundary Discussions Continue
MP Jamie Schmale participated virtually in the September 6th Council meeting a discussion was held regarding the initial proposal for federal election boundary adjustments affecting the Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes Brock (HKLB) riding which currently includes Cavan-Monaghan. The new proposal divides the township among three federal ridings, which all participants viewed as inappropriate. Boundary adjustments…
New Firefighter Grad, Lauren Defilippis
Pictured is the Township of Cavan-Monaghan’s Fire Department 2022 graduate, Lauren Defilippis, flanked by Fire Chief Bill Balfour, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Tennant and Deputy Mayor Matthew Graham. Lauren graduated from the firefighter National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Level 1 and II training program at the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy ceremonies held…