Peterborough and the Kawarthas – December 7, 2015
Kawartha Land Trust has achieved its fundraising goal on the campaign to save Boyd Island. “The fundraising goal has now been achieved and we are just waiting on a final approval from the Federal Government”, said Mike Hendren, Executive Director. Continue reading »
Kawartha Lakes This Week
KAWARTHA LAKES – With the $1 million goal to save Pigeon Lake’s Boyd Island within reach, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) has extended its campaign deadline by one week. Continue reading »
Heading out for the Colour Cruise of Boyd Island
The Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes will hold a Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
A delegation will be received from Dewdney Mountain Farms regarding a proposed Haul Route for the Dewdney Mountain Farms Quarry.
This meeting is open to the public. Citizens are invited to observe the proceedings. Questions from the gallery will not be received. Continue reading »
Great turnout for NPLRA’s AGM
There was a great turn out of close to 100 people at the recent AGM for North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers Association at the Lawn Bowling club. The Blue Canoe display was present as well as informative presentations from FOCA and Professor, Archeologist James Conolly from Trent University took place. His presentation on the history of the Trent Severn included archeology finds on Jacob Island and Boyd Island which provided great insight to the rich history of our area. Continue reading »
July 16th, 2015
As previously announced, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) is in negotiations with the owner of Boyd Island for securement of the property. A confidential Letter of Intent has been given to KLT by the owner of the property, Mr. Michael Wilson, subject to certain conditions. Up on satisfaction of these conditions, it is the intent of the landowner to donate the property to KLT. It is the intention of KLT to accept the donation, provided sufficient capital funds can be raised in the community to support continued ownership, management and stewardship of the property in perpetuity. Continue reading »
The extensive cuts to TSW staff and hours of lock operation have had a major impact. Compared to the year before 29,833 less vessels passed through the TSW locks in 2013 (99,515 less vessels than in 1994). Although still being the busiest lock of the canal Bobcaygeon Lock 32 vessel traffic was down by 18.5%. www.trentsevern.com
June has been a busy month for the Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) with multiple announcements and a community meeting right here in Trent Lakes.
News Release June 19, 2015: The Harper Government announced major new infrastructure investments for across the TSW in the amount of $285 million.
According to Parks Canada this money is available over the next two fiscal years.
For the detailed report and locations identified please refer to this report:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/ne/neA1.aspx Continue reading »
IS HOLDING PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY’S
FUTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY
DATE: JUNE 28, 2015
Location: Buckhorn Community Centre Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Flyer – June 28 2015
Hear from the Chair of the Trent-Severn Working Group Marc Ackert what has been accomplished and what needs to be done going forward.
All Federal candidates have been invited to attend along with Provincial and Municipal representatives.
Who should attend: Property Owners, Business Owners, Boaters, Cottagers
“Council received a presentation and accepted a request to support the concept of a new waterway park for Nogie’s Creek and Pigeon Lake at the Trent Lakes meeting on Tuesday, January 20.
Rob Messervey, Chief Administrative Officer at Kawartha Conservation presented to council a very thorough conceptual plan and most council members supported the idea.
Messervey was seeking to gain establishment of a working group to develop and support a conceptual plan, including municipal participation…”
