Members of the eighth generation of the Staples family of Cavan have joined the ranks of producers of award-winning syrup as 9 year old Emily submitted her first samples into this year’s Royal Winter Fair syrup competition. Producing world class maple syrup is a long standing tradition in the Staples… Continue reading
Most of the trees were well established when Donna and her husband Steve purchased the 56 acre farm at 243 Zion Line in 2017. For the first few years, they couple stayed at the farm in an RV on weekends, enjoying the property and selling a few trees during the… Continue reading
Jodi Brydon and her husband has purchased the property at 893 Highway 7A in Cavan that was home for many years to Little Barn Antiques and its owners/operators Dot and Wes Eardley. The rustic barn behind the house has recently undergone an extensive facelift and is now operating as… Continue reading
Matt Howard is moving his Mobile Auto Service indoors, taking over the space at the garage on Tupper Street recently vacated by Mike Clarke’s Clarke’s Service Centre. For 15 years Matt has worked as a mechanic, in dealerships and garages in the Newcastle area. Two years ago, he went out… Continue reading
In June, Council received a proposal to open a new bingo centre in the existing facility of Kawartha Downs in Fraserville from Richard Weldon, the Managing Partner of Kawartha Downs’ new owner, Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund. Gaming facilities are regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and… Continue reading
After being selected as the successful bidder for the property at 1066 Syer Line last month, the new owner is preparing for the development of an industrial park which is expected to bring many new jobs to the community. While the sale has not yet closed, the buyer is fielding… Continue reading
