Public School Board Trustee Nominee Angela Lloyd

I am asking for your support to serve again as Trustee for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. There is nothing more important than a strong public education system that works for all students.  Our world is changing and we need to ensure that every child has what they need… Continue reading

North Monaghan Councillor Tim Belch

It truly has been a pleasure serving the residents of our Township as the Councillor from the North Monaghan ward since 2010. Top of mind for this election again is the question of Annexation to portions of the North Monaghan lands.  I believe the suggestion that we should sell large… Continue reading

Millbrook Councillor Ryan Huntley

I have enjoyed being the Millbrook Ward councillor for the last term of council.  It has been my privilege and an incredible experience serving the great people of Millbrook and Cavan Monaghan.   I am very much looking forward to continuing in this role through the next term. Over the last… Continue reading

In Praise of Heritage Pigs

Pigs were introduced to North America over 500 years ago, when they were prized for their utility, hardiness, foraging ability, meat and fat, but this noble animal has been under attack now for over a century. 1846, Canadian Dr. Abraham Gesner distilled coal and created what he called kerosene. Eight… Continue reading

Special Guest Delivers Terry Fox Banner to North Cavan Public School

For the adults in the room, it was difficult to avoid an emotional lump in the throat during the Terry Fox assembly held last week at North Cavan Public School. There to present the school with a banner acknowledging their 15 years of participation in the annual Terry Fox run… Continue reading

The Community Runs for St. John’s Anglican Church

Last Saturday members of St. John’s Ida Anglican Church Outreach Committee hosted their Annual Cavan Hills Country Run, organized and executed by the St. John’s Anglican Outreach Committee. The event has been held under a wide range of weather conditions, and this year there was a reprieve in the weather,… Continue reading

New Winery Provides Opportunity to add Wine to our Locally-Sourced Meal

The local diet trend just became more interesting in the neighbourhood as we can now add wine to our list of local food and drink possibilities by toasting our locally grown dinner with a glass of local wine. After travelling to Toronto working in the food industry, John Drew decided… Continue reading

Culvert Replace to Force Month-long Highway 7A Closure

At the last Council meeting, Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. (Fidelity) presented a delegation outlining the requirements for their upcoming work on Highway 7A, where they will replace a structural culvert just west of Highway 115.  Working with Engineering firm WSP Canada, the construction firm will replace the existing pipe… Continue reading