Brendan Burke
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Planned construction on James A. Gifford Causeway delayed
Construction bids come in too high. → Read More
New food bank donation drop-off in Trent Lakes
Following the suggestion of a resident, the Municipality of Trent Lakes has created a second drop-off location in the area for its food bank donations. People can now take donations to the municipal office, located at 760 County Road 36, any time during its regular business hours and leave them just inside the building in the front foyer of the office, a high traffic area where residents stop in… → Read More
Selwyn Township heritage committee pauses new historical designations
Selwyn Township’s municipal heritage committee will “take a pause” on adding new properties to its heritage register due to changes made in Bill 23, the province’s More Homes Built Faster Act, which was introduced in November. Instead, the committee, which is responsible for developing the register and recommending properties for historical designation, will focus on prioritizing one to two… → Read More
Hosting Ukrainian refugees challenging — and rewarding — experience, Ennismore family says
‘Being a host is hard. Bringing strangers into your home can be challenging.’ → Read More
Douro-Dummer Township approves 5.04% tax increase
Douro-Dummer Township council adopted its 2023 budget Tuesday night, approving a 5.04 per cent tax levy increase which equals a $52.73 annual increase on the township portion of property tax for a median property of $265,000 value. The total budget amounts to $6,364,433. “We do tend to look at the percentages … but we know as councillors it’s like comparing apples to oranges,” Heather Watson,… → Read More
Cavan Monaghan Township approves 3% tax rate increase
Whittled down from original proposal for a 11.37% increase; township did not qualify for disaster relief funding for May 21 derecho storm damage → Read More
Cavan Monaghan Township going its own way on servicing
Mayor says township doesn’t need to exchange land for city’s water and sewer services after past attempts to swap land have fizzled out. → Read More
4th Line Theatre box office open for new season in Millbrook
This summer’s plays include ‘The Tilco Strike’ and a revival of ‘The Cavan Blazers.’ → Read More
8% tax hike proposed in draft 2023 Peterborough County budget
Senis urges sharpening pencils to whittle hike down to 4%. → Read More
Development of new strategic plan for Peterborough County recommended by staff
Aligned and strong vision sought. → Read More
Ennismore couple ‘shocked’ after rare motor oil tin container sells for $15,500 at auction
Retired couple’s treasured tin had collected dust for decades. → Read More
Peterborough County council wants regional task force formed to deal with barriers to new business
In addition to shortage of employment land, housing and transportation are also obstacles in trying to lure new employers. → Read More
Public input sought on Cavan Monaghan Township’s reconstruction of Main Street
Have your say Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. at the council chambers. → Read More
Night Hike returns to PolarFest on Feb. 3 in Lakefield
Learn about wintertime in the outdoors and how both animals and plants adapt during the season. → Read More
Two-year-old Millbrook boy’s cancer journey featured in charity’s 2023 calendar
Two-and-a-half-year-old Ezra Gulliver has a special necklace. It’s a small token that symbolizes something much bigger: Ezra’s bravery in the face of the unimaginable. Each bead represents what Ezra has overcome: more than 90 days of hospitalization — 50 of them in isolation — more than 600 blood work tests, 25 plus transfusions, seven surgeries and much more. One week before Ezra’s second… → Read More
Peterborough area pharmacies take on new role in treating common ailments
New provincial program could help local residents in small communities struggling with doctor shortages, Keene pharmacist says. → Read More
Austin, Texas among 2023 lineup of destinations for Peterborough Departures program
Boeing 737-800 expected to be used for charter flights from Peterborough Airport under deal between Nolinder Airlines and Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd. → Read More
Royal Wood comes home to Lakefield
He and his family live in the rural house where he grew up → Read More
Enbridge Gas helps fund Douro-Dummer Township firefighter training
The Douro-Dummer Fire Services is one of 50 Ontario fire departments receiving funds from Enbridge Gas to help purchase firefighting training materials. “These resources from Enbridge Gas are timely and much appreciated as we ramp up testing for firefighter certification to meet our new legislative requirements,” Douro-Dummer Fire Chief Chuck Pedersen stated in a release. The Douro-Dummer fire… → Read More
Peterborough Public Health seeks funding increase from county
‘Unsustainable’ current budget requires a $304,230 infusion after pandemic impact → Read More