Letters to the Editor – January 2022

And the number is ——- December 9th was the first CM Township Council public viewing of what you will likely be told to ‘dig into your wallet’ to pay for your lower tier government this year and what those ‘dollars’ will be spent on.  The other 3 levels of government… Continue reading

Tough Decisions Ahead for Budget 2022

In the initial draft budget introduced on December 9th indicates a 2.5% increase in the municipal tax levy would be required to meet the operating needs and capital investment requests from all departments. Upon further examination, Council soon understood that given the volume of unknowns on the capital side of… Continue reading

New Massage Clinic Opens in Bailieboro

Christa Packman moved to the Bailieboro area in search of a quieter life.  A small town girl at heart, Christa grew up in Brooklin when the main attraction was a pizza place and a convenience store, but after training she set up shop in Durham and has provided an extensive… Continue reading

Ambitious Redevelopment Plan for Fraserville Relies on Expedited Planning Approval

At the December 6th Council meeting, Richard Weldon of Romspen, an experienced Toronto developer, made a presentation requesting Council support for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for a revitalization project in and around Kawartha Downs Raceway and Shorelines Slots location. The land included in the proposal consists of three properties… Continue reading

Where Are They Now?

Greetings From Kosovo: Former Millbrook Resident Describes the Start of a Career with the Canadian Armed Forces. Andrew Kim and his siblings Eugene and Audery grew up in Millbrook where his parents owned and operated Mister Convenience for many years.  A typical teenager who played football for Holy Cross in… Continue reading