Tag: Cavan-Monaghan
New Year, New Principal for North Cavan Students
Jennifer Johnston is excited to join the team at North Cavan Public School and looks to meeting and getting to know students, families and community over the upcoming year. A passionate educational leader, Jennifer…
THEY’RE OFF: Four Candidates Competing in Local Federal Election Campaign
The riding of Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock includes the City of Kawartha Lakes, Cavan-Monaghan Township, Haliburton County and the Township of Brock. With a population of 113,956, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock has a prominent number of seniors who…
Drew McFadden’s Unique Chick Fostering Business
Two years ago, thirteen-year-old Drew McFadden returned from the Millbrook Fair with two chickens. The chicken coop in the yard near his house had not been occupied for decades, but he quickly converted it…
Application for Retail Cannabis Store in Cavan Has Some Residents Concerned
A few Cavan residents were surprised to learn last week that an application had been made for the approval of a retail cannabis store to operate at the Galerie Q location at 1521 County…
Cavan Hills Landscaping Making Beautiful Outdoor Spaces for 20 Years
With more than twenty years of experience in the landscape and horticulture industry, Darcy Beck of Cavan Hills Landscaping has always been busy, but the pandemic has taken the demand for his work…
Big Projects, Big Budgets
In their July meeting, Council grappled with the financing of the three major capital projects currently on the horizon: the new Fire Hall, the Public Works Centre (Cavan Yard) and the Parks and Public…
Gypsy Moth Infestation Prevention: Round Two
This has been a bad year for the Gypsy moth. While we usually see outbreaks of this pest every seven to ten years, 2021 will be the second year in a row of…
New Electoral Ward Boundaries Established
At last week’s Council meeting, new boundaries that redivide the township for electoral purposes were approved. They provide for a more equitable population distribution and representation amongst the wards, keep traditional hamlets together and…
Tax and Water Bill Arrears Climbing
At the June 21st Council meeting, Director of Finance/Treasurer Kimberley Pope presented the annual Property Tax Arrears Update. It included a few surprises. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the municipality waived all…