Township Receives Third Quarter Gaming Payment
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) provided the third quarter (October 1 – December 31) of $45,265 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan last month. This brings the total value of payments for the first three quarters of their fiscal year to $191,391. In OLG’s 2024-2025 fiscal year, payments to the municipality reached $286,339.…
County Recognition Award Nomination Period Open
Peterborough County hosts this celebration of the contributions of local groups and individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities every two years. The categories are broad, ranging from acts of heroism, entrepreneurial initiatives, and leadership in areas including agriculture, volunteering, sports, culture and environmental protection. Nominees may not have received a County…
Final Budget Approves a 2.65% Municipal Rate Increase
At the final budget meeting on Monday, Cavan Monaghan Council approved a residential Tax Rate increase of 2.65% to fund the municipal operating and capital expenditures for 2026. This is lower than the 4.82% rate in the second draft. Part of the reduction stems from the determination that some of the expenditures that have…
Comment – February 2026
Let the Games Begin The hype is mounting for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games which begin on Friday. Will there be a bit more emotion on display given the heightened tension around the world? Probably, but let’s hope it remains in check. After the 4 Nations series last year, the US men’s hockey team…
Note of Thanks – February 2026
The Hassell family wish to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Springdale Country Manor Long Term Care for the 4.5 years of care and attention provided for Clementina (Clem) and Charles (Chick) Hassell. With your care they were able to stay together through declining health to the very end of their lives…
Lions’ Ladies’ Lunch
Pictured are ladies from Centennial Place at the first Ladies’ Luncheon hosted by ladies of the Millbrook and District Lions Club. It seems the ladies were eager to have an event for them like the monthly Men’s breakfast hosted by the club. Many of the guests did not know each other, having recently located…