Tag: March 2019
Province Announces $71-million Investment to Improve Rural Broadband and Cellular Access
Two weeks ago, the province committed $71 million to the proposed Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) which was founded to improve mobile broadband and establish reliable cellular coverage across eastern Ontario. The announced support…
Snow + Sled + Boy = Dream Race Result
After starting the sport a few short months ago, eight-year-old Hunter George took top prize in the FXR Kawartha Cup held in Lindsay on February 16th, where he scored the most points among the…
Hockey Day Celebrated in Millbrook
This year, Millbrook Minor Hockey took control of the local Hockey Day in Canada celebrations by doing what they do best- providing an opportunity for young players to build their skills and have some…
Could Cavan Monaghan be Next Home for an Auto Maker Facility?
Mayor McFadden was quick to support an overture from the province received last week seeking a location for a new auto manufacturing facility. The letter, sent to municipalities across the province, outlined a request…
Tax Returns at Centennial Place
Pictured is Janet Buchanan, Director of Resident and Family Services. The staff at Centennial Place is inviting resident to have their tax returns completed by volunteers associated with Revenue Canada Agency. Straight-forward tax…
Township Responds to Proposed Amendments to Planning Legislation
Gone are the days when landowners could build a retirement home on their property for grandpa or a starter home for the kids. Lot creation is subject to a growing web of regulations, with…
COMMENT – March 2019
Remember the bumper stickers saying “If you like to eat, thank a farmer”? How about this version: “If you like the local paper, thank the advertisers”? Publishing this newspaper takes a lot of work…
Letter to the Editor
THANK YOU to Karen Morton, Community Development Co-ordinator at Community Care; to the amazing CC volunteers who made many phone calls so we could be transported to Toronto up to 3X a week since…