We are in a period where planning issues and decisions are beginning to dominate legislative agendas. All cities, counties and municipalities in Ontario must file new Official Plans by June 30th of this year. Last October, Peterborough County Council received a growth analysis outlining projections of growth across the County… Continue reading
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
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
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
On a particularly windy Saturday last month, the Millbrook Agricultural Society hosted their second annual Santa Claus parade at the Fairgrounds on Frederick St. The event drew 359 cars filled with visitors who came to enjoy the floats. Among the entrants with displays were Town & Country, Eagleson Construction, Millbrook… Continue reading
JoEllen comes from a background of storytellers. A professional visual artist who has lived in the hamlet of Mount Pleasant for most of her life, her Irish background comes through in her love of stories. Her focus is not on grand adventures, but everyday events that form the shared experience… Continue reading
In a surprising about face, Cavan-Monaghan Mayor Scott McFadden presented a notice of motion at the last Peterborough County Council meeting, outlining a proposal that would see a parcel of 271.8 acres of land in the township annexed to the city. The area consists of five properties located south of… Continue reading
Zoocasa is a fast-growing, full service real estate brokerage relying on data and technology to better serve the real estate market. Last month the firm published a report comparing 2021 property taxes across 35 Ontario municipalities, providing an update on a similar report published last year. At first glance, the… Continue reading
Otonabee South Monaghan Library is hosting their annual Christmas Raffle again this year. Tickets can be purchased at any OSM Library branch or online on our website at https://www.otosoumon.library.on.ca/friends-of-osm-library.html(Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00). Among the many prices are Kobo and Kindle e-readers, Baxter Creek Golf Club certificate,… Continue reading
