Cavan Monaghan Supports Blankets for People

Last month, Peterborough County-City Paramedics (PCCP), in partnership with Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, One City Peterborough and Windsor’s Dry Cleaning Centre, launched their second annual ‘Blankets for People’ campaign.   This supplies blankets and sleeping bags to those in need during the winter season.  Residents and businesses across the greater Peterborough area… Continue reading

Council Endorses Increase to Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit

At the December 4th meeting, Council voted to support a resolution submitted by the Council of the Municipality of Wawa to boost the volunteer firefighters’ tax credit as a tangible gesture of support for the volunteers who come to the aid of their communities in times of crisis. Established in… Continue reading

Former Millbrook Correctional Facility Groundwater Investigation

The latest update on the well testing results of the groundwater at the former Millbrook Correctional Facility were presented at the last Council meetings. These results are carefully watched because the site is so close to the municipal wells.  The wells at this site have been monitored since an investigation… Continue reading

Do you know where your beef comes from? 

In Peterborough, the Cleary name might be associated with home building but before the family began that business, they were among the first famers in the Keene area. Two years ago, Chris Cleary left a career in the restaurant business, having risen to the position of Chef de Cuisine at… Continue reading

Cell Tower Opponents Return with Petition

Critics of the proposed cell tower in Mount Pleasant returned to Council with an alternative location for the tower, one that was higher, drier and had a willing host. Unfortunately the alternative site was not practical as it was too far from the existing infrastructure to allow for effective communication. … Continue reading

Millbrook Dental Centre Offers Day of Free Dental Care

Pictured in the back row from left to right are Millbrook Dental staff Chantelle, Stacey, Alex, Brianna and Melissa with Dr. Lee, Carrie and Heather in front.  Last month the clinic hosted their first annual free dental care day to give back to the community.  Participants were grateful for the… Continue reading

Crossing Guard to Supervise Crestwood Pedestrian Crosswalk

After a delegation by Cavan Monaghan Township resident Brian Taylor in September regarding the safety of Crestwood and James Strath students crossing Sherbrooke St., Council asked staff to develop recommendations as quickly as possible in order to prevent an accident. The intersection currently has a crosswalk which was installed in… Continue reading

Misinterpretation of “Best Before” Dates Contributing to Food Waste

There are limited government regulations surrounding “best before” dates which began to appear in Canada in the 1970’s.  Foods with a shelf life of 90 days or less, except for fresh fruit and vegetables and certain other products, are required to have either a “best before date” or “packaged on”… Continue reading

Local Drive for Personal Hygiene Products

About a year ago, a close friend was telling me about her daughter’s upcoming volunteer project; she was collecting donations of period products at their community church over the span of two weekends. This was called “A Period Purse Drive,” with the goal of fighting period poverty in her community…. Continue reading