Tag: September 2024
Making a Splash at the CMCC
You can get a gentle sprinkle, a light gush or a massive dump from a bucket that gradually fills and releases its load on those who would rather be soaked. The much-anticipated splash pad…
Family Doctor Recruitment Starts with Accurate Data
Data drives decisions: that’s the message behind Lori Richey’s presentation to Council in August, where she outlined her role as Healthcare Advancement Coordinator for Peterborough County. Established in October, 2023, the position creates a…
Supporting a Strategy to Conserve and Enhance our Watershed
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Think globally, act locally”? The folks volunteering with the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) have been acting on this here in our community since the early days of…
New Road Needs Survey Shows Improvements in Road Conditions
Road Needs Assessments are conducted periodically by engineering firm D. M. Wills to guide the establishment of road maintenance programs and capital improvement priorities based on the physical condition and traffic volumes for each…
COMMENT – September 2024
Speeches at last week’s Democratic National Convention were focused on hope and unity. They included many inspiring quotes, but the one that most struck me was attributed to the late John Lewis. A civil…
Mini Library
This new mini-library was built by Building Department staff member Frick Heilingbrunner and has become a popular repository for books from township staff. KG
Be Prepared: Local Black Bear Sightings
Last month there were several reports of Black Bear sightings in the area of Sharpe and Winslow Lines. These sightings are not necessarily cause for alarm, but knowing what to do can prevent a…
Council Endorses School Board Request for New Elementary School
At the August Council meeting, Council responded to a request from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) Manager of Planning Services Jeannette Thompson to provide a letter of support for their capital…
Hello, Millbrook South Cavan PS
We’re both very excited to be officially joining your wonderful community in September. We’ve heard so many amazing things about Millbrook South Cavan, and we can’t wait to experience it all for ourselves. From…