Fraserville Post Office Closes Abruptly

  With just a few weeks’ notice, Postmaster Christine Jones learned that her 23 years of service was about to end as the property where the Fraserville Post Office operated was sold. November 12th was the last day of service, and the “Sold” sign had yet to be posted on… Continue reading

Sport Activities Resume at the Old Arena

The former rink is back in action, with approximately 450 soccer players from Maple Leaf Cavan FC training in the facility 30 hours a week.  Players aged 5 to adults are working on the skills during evenings and weekends, playing the game they love. After a shortened 2021 season that… Continue reading

Determination Reaps results for the Kawartha Pony Club

The Kawartha Pony Club had a successful year despite some challenges due to the ongoing pandemic situation. We persevered. Our club has continued to grow, fund raise, and participate in activities throughout 2021. We currently have 17 members between the ages of six and 21, adult horse masters, as well… Continue reading

How the Mighty Have Not Fallen: the White Pine

Now that the leaves are down, it’s time to profile another native tree: the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus). There are some glorious specimens of this remarkable and storied tree in the Millbrook area. These majestic conifers are beautiful all year, but their true glory is revealed only now in the… Continue reading

The Next Official Plan: Our Blueprint for Growth

Meetings are occurring at the lower tiers of government across the province to have approved Official Plans in place by July 2022 that reflect plans for long term population and employment growth to the year 2051.  These plans must conform to new growth targets published by the province last summer…. Continue reading

Long-Term Care Funding Increase to Boost Staffing Levels and Hours of Direct Care

Last month, two local long-term care homes were among those across the province to receive funding to increase staffing levels to increase the hours of direct care for residents. Of the $4,199,774 distributed in our riding, $242,225 is earmarked for Springdale County Manor of Fraserville, rising to an annual increase… Continue reading

Boundary Adjustment with Peterborough Dead Issue

It seems the extended stand-off between Cavan-Monaghan and the City of Peterborough over a possible boundary adjustment at the northwest edge of the township has been shut down by the city’s own staff. The most recent draft of Peterborough’s new Official Plan outlines how the city expect to grow for… Continue reading

New Owners for Fallis & Shields Funeral Home

Bill Shields and Gwen Hogg are moving on, passing their thriving funeral home to an established local firm, Little Lake Cemetery Company. Operating since 1850 as a non-profit and non-denominational organization, Little Lake currently owns and operates two locations- the original Little Lake Cemetery on Haggart St. in Peterborough and… Continue reading