Newspaper Club – March 2019

Hockey Tournament Supports Local Children with Autism By Newspaper club member Ryan P. On February 18, 2019 an outdoor hockey tournament was held at Lakefield College for boys and girls aged eleven and twelve. This outdoor tournament was held for two families that have autism: the Tarkington, and Dembroski families. … Continue reading

Legion Hosts Annual Public Speaking Contest

On Sunday, February 10th, the Royal Canadian Legion in Millbrook hosted the annual Youth Education Public Speaking Contest.  Participants were invited from all local elementary schools, and twelve entrants joined each of the two age categories, coming from Millbrook South Cavan and North Cavan Public Schools, bravely stepping on stage… Continue reading

Kawartha Pony Club Gears up for the Season

Local horselovers find like-minded colleagues at The Kawartha Pony club.  It is one of 150 branches of the Canadian Association which boasts a membership of about 3,500 and is supported by almost 1,000 volunteers.  Managed by volunteers, this association is dedicated to teaching equestrian skills to youth aged 6 to… Continue reading

Cavan Agri Services: Helping Generations of Farmers Grow Their Businesses

It’s basic math, applied to chemistry.  Crops use nutrients, absorbing them to fuel their growth.  When crops are harvested, these nutrients are harvested as well, leaving behind soil that has been depleted by its effort to feed the plants.   To maintain soil productivity, these nutrients must be replaced to allow… Continue reading

Pump Track Proposal Receives Warm Reception

Council was introduced to an interesting recreational opportunity at last month’s Council meeting when biking enthusiasts John Frizzle and David D’Agostino outlined their proposal for a local Pump Track. These installations consist of a continuous bike loop that users can ride without pedaling, which incorporates berms, criss-crossing lines and smooth… Continue reading

Township’s Building Boom Continues

It should be no surprise that building activity in the township was extraordinary last year.  According to the Building Permit Activity Report filed by Chief Building Official Kyle Phillips at the January 14th Council meeting, permit count more than doubled, total dwellings created increased almost five-fold, the value of construction… Continue reading

OLG Revenue to Help Township Address Aging Infrastructure

Last week, the township received a third-quarter (October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $89,963 from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs.  This payment represents revenue earned during the first two weeks of October and during the last… Continue reading