| OPP Community Reports Burleigh Falls House Fire – Sunday, December 13, 2004 Details on a house fire, reported around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday December 13 not readily available to me earlier. Peterborough County OPP was contacted for traffic control and was not directly involved in the fire investigation. The North Kawartha Fire Department continues to investigate the fire that destroyed a Burleigh Falls family's home. Estimated value of the total loss is expected to be over $200,000.00 Actual cause of the fire has not been determined. Please contact the FireDepartment for further comment. County of Peterborough Comparative Statistics 2004 vs 2003 For your general information,
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is pleased to announce it has a new administrative leader. Inspector Ed Robertson, a veteran O.P.P. officer with over 30 years service, has been officially appointed as Commander for the Peterborough County O.P.P. Detachment. Inspector Robertson has been the Acting Commander since July 7, 2004. It is with some disappointment I let you know that effective Monday January 10 that I will be seconded to the OPP Provincial Court Office in Peterborough for an indefinite period of time. January 6, I was instructed I would be there Mon - Fri starting Monday January 10, and doing court duties only. Constable Brad Filman will continue with the media relation duties for the foreseeable future and queries should now be directed to him. I have thoroughly enjoyed my media duties, be safe. OPP Constable Robert LaFreniere #7333 |
Community Economic Development
Monthly Community Economic Development (CED) meetings began in October 2002, in partnership with the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPAEDC) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, concerned members of the community have had the opportunity to meet, network with local business and organizations, provide input and participate in:
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend these CED meetings, usually held the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Community Development involves its members developing a sense of common vision and priorities for goals and actions. StarBooks 
Apsley’s unique & new coffee nook sponsored by the North Kawartha’s Lifelong
Learning Centre (LLC), can be found at the front of the Apsley library where
regulars, local citizens and visitors are welcome to purchase a coffee, tea, hot chocolate or homemade Muffins. A place where you can sit and spend a quiet moment during library hours. Cost is a loonie per item and all proceeds support the LLC. Reeve Jim Whelan officially opened StarBooks on Tuesday, January 25th. Check out the Community Events Calendar to see what’s happening in North Kawartha. If your event is not posted, we invite you to include it on our calendar, and website www.kawarthanorth.org |