No Routes for ORV’s in Cavan Monaghan
The controversy is over for now. In a split decision, Council decided not to support the proposed one year pilot project that would have allowed the use of ATV’s on a designated route along sections of Dranoel and Glamorgan roads connecting the Victoria Rail Trail near Bethany to a trail in the Ganaraska Forest.…
CMCC Begins to Re-Open October 13th
Last month, Council approved a two-phased re-opening approach for the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. On October 13th, the ice surface and walking track will re-open by appointment only for Phase One. In Phase 2, bookings for the additional facilities including the Community Hall, Studio Room, Meeting Room and Overlook Room will become available but…
Happy Thanksgiving?
Monday’s news was disappointing. It seems we are letting our guard down, and it’s coming back to bite us. Experts say part of the problem is the delay in the appearance of those consequences. We’re used to immediate feedback, but it takes roughly two weeks for the impact of actions to appear because of…
After Doing the Math, Township Prepares Application for Phase 2 Emergency Funding
In a report submitted to Council last month, Cavan Monaghan Director of Finance Kimberley Pope reported that the financial impact of COVID-19 on the municipality totalled $302,875 as of the end of August. Of this, $188,760 is attributable to lost rental revenues from recreational facilities of $67,747 and late payment penalties waived on property…
Iron Man- Virtually
Connor Als was four and a half months into his training when he heard the news that his race was cancelled. Last year he had registered to compete in the Ironman Triathlon at Mount Tremblant, Quebec on August 23rd. It is a grueling competition consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and…