Another Step Forward in Asset Management Plan

New provincial legislation aimed at encouraging municipalities to manage their infrastructure assets in a sustainable manner set a July 2025 deadline for the creation of an Asset Management Plan that includes clearly defined proposed levels of service, the activities required to achieve those service levels and a comprehensive financial strategy… Continue reading

OLG Issues First Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Cavan Monaghan

Last month, Cavan Monaghan received the first quarter gaming revenue payment for the period running from April 1st to June 30thin the amount of $69,938, bringing the total receipts from this source since the gaming site opened in November 1999 to more than $62 million. It also provided a payment… Continue reading

Peterborough Humane Society Supports Pets in Cavan Monaghan

At the June 23rd Council meeting, Peterborough Humane Society Executive Director Shawn Morey presented an overview of the services this organization provides to Cavan Monaghan. A lot has changed since the founding of the organization in1941 when it began as a volunteer animal rescue operation. It has evolved into a… Continue reading

Presentation Outlines How Contemplative Walks Boost Mental and Physical Health

In early June, former Cavan resident Andy Harjula offered a presentation about labyrinths and Forest Healing Trails to a group at St. John’s Ida Anglican Church. A retired park planner, Andy brings a keen interest and extensive expertise about landscape. He is well-known for promoting the production of local food,… Continue reading

Re-Use Centre is not a Dumping Ground

Staff at the Cavan Monaghan Transfer Station start their workweek Monday morning sorting through broken furniture, textiles and other unsuitable items left by residents in the Re-Use Centre over the weekend. It can be a discouraging start to the day. The Re-Use Centre is a valuable community resource that helps… Continue reading

Heritage Preservation is the Mission of This Committee of Council

As outlined in last month’s edition, Cavan Monaghan has a number of advisory committees which provide research, expertise and recommendations to support Council in decisions related to the committee’s area of responsibility. The term of these committees coincide with the term of Council, with a Council representative and a number… Continue reading

The Resilient Retailer Event

Roughly thirty people attended the Resilient Retailer event hosted by Cavan Monaghan and Peterborough County Economic Development staff and Peterborough Community Futures at the CMCC last month. The event featured an extensive presentation by veteran retail consultant Barbara Crowhurst who provided comprehensive and specific recommendations to retailers to help them… Continue reading