News
Hastings Estates opening a "great day" for village
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Bill Freeman
EMC News -Hastings - There were smiles enough to power a small town as the ambitious Hastings Estates subdivision development was officially opened Saturday afternoon. With 151 single family homes to be developed over several phases40 in phase onethe...
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United Way will get boost from Hockey Challenge
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Bill FreemanEMC News -Norwood Mayor Doug Pearcy is hoping newlywed Defence Minister Peter MacKay brings his skates and stick to Norwood and suits up for MP Dean Del Mastro's Conservative All-Star squad in the "Hands-Up Hockey Challenge that faces off at the community...
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Taking advantage of electronic waste day
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Bill Freeman
EMC News -Norwood -Area residents took advantage of the Peterborough County household hazardous and waste electronics "Round Up," de-cluttering basements and garages that had become storerooms for items like paint tins, batteries, propane tanks and disused...
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Agricultural Society celebrates with gala night
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Bill Freeman
EMC News -Norwood "The Norwood Fair is the epitome of what Peterborough County is," says Peterborough County Warden and Douro-Dummer Township Mayor J. Murray Jones. "Nothing binds the Norwood Fair more than its commitment to provide hospitality...
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Norwood man charged with assault
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News -Havelock - A Norwood man faces five charges including assault with a weapon following an incident at the Quebec Street business in Havelock. Peterborough County OPP say the suspect was involved in a verbal altercation with the business...
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Graffiti won't be tolerated, says mayor
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Sue DickensEMC News -Campbellford - Businesses and the municipal office have again been the target of graffiti in Campbellford. "I don't think what these guys realize is it's not going to be tolerated, they are going to be caught, there's going to be repercussions,"...
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Zemer Holdings gets the green light on zoning
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Sue DickensEMC News -Hastings - An adult lifestyle community in Hastings is several steps closer to becoming a reality as Trent Hills Council agrees to allow Zemer Holdings to move forward with its plans by approving rezoning changes. "We are glad to have...
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Township intrigued by foundation model
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Bill Freeman
EMC News -Havelock - The Cavan Monaghan and Millbrook Legacy Fund has piqued the interest of township council. The Legacy Fund is a permanent endowment within the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough (CFGP) created by and for the people...
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Trent Hills council honours photojournalist
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Sue Dickens
EMC News -Trent Hills "If the (Royal Canadian) Mint can honour birds, rock stars and whales they can honour people who put their lives on the line," said Cobourg area photojournalist Pete Fisher. Honoured with a presentation at Trent Hills Council...
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Library volunteers lauded at gathering
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Bill Freeman
EMC News -Norwood Volunteers are the secret, and maybe not so secret, ingredient that adds so much value to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library. And those volunteers were in the unaccustomed limelight last week during an informal appreciation tea...
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Award recipient says the future of agriculture is good
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Sue Dickens
EMC News -Campbellford - The future of agriculture is alive and well according to Bob Teal, this year's recipient of the Agricultural Service Diploma which was presented at the annual meeting of the Campbellford Seymour Agricultural Society. "We...
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Davidsons are thrilled
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Bill Freeman
EMC News -Norwood - Bonnie and Alex Davidson were "humbled and honoured" after receiving the Norwood Agricultural Society's highest honour during a gala dinner and awards night last week. The Davidsons, long-time residents, business owners and busy...
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Demand is always there for blood clinics
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Bill Freeman
EMC News -Norwood The demand for blood products never wanes which is why the clinic at the Norwood Town Hall is vitally important and welcome, says clinic supervisor Cheryl Unger of Canadian Blood Services (CBS). Hosted by the Norwood Lions and...
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Chamber of Commerce wants to boost membership
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Bill FreemanEMC News -Hastings - With an updated web site and a big local issue to sink its teeth into, the Hastings and District Chamber of Commerce hopes to see a jump in its membership. "We're all volunteers in the chamber, we're all giving as much time...
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