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Information Session: Parks Canada - Lock 31, Buckhorn

Parks Canada
Trent Severn Waterway
 National Historic Site of Canada
Lock 31 - Buckhorn
125th Anniversary 

 Parks Canada
will be holding an information session at the
Buckhhorn Community Centre
February 8th, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
to share ideas of what will happen for the
125th Anniversary celebration of Lock 31 in Buckhorn.
 

Heritage Day 2012

Saturday, February 18, 2012
at the
Buckhorn Community Centre
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free Admission - Donations Appreciated
Free Shuttle from the Parking Lot

Wonderful annual family day event based on our historic past.

A day dedicated to celebrating our pioneer heritage and present day cultural diversity. Relaxing atmosphere, stay as long as you would like and please take time to meet new friends and chat over hot chocolate or international food samples.

We have a variety of outdoor and indoor activities on site. And hot and cold beverages are available. All indoor activities are fully accessible.

Remember to bring your skates and helmets to skate the Outdoor Rink
(weather permitting)

• Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• BBQ lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• International Food Sampling Court, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (nominal fee for samples)
• Highland Dancers
• Richard Lam "East Meets West"
• Lang Musicians - Rob, Roy, Cory
• The Clogging Grandmothers
• Cahills & Lishman Fashion Furs show
• Steve Tanner's East of 45
• Jesamyn Fairchild - signing to music
• Terri and Rick Johnson
• Sir Sandford Survival Hut
• Chain Saw craving and demos
• Blacksmith demo - Tom Doughty from Lang Pioneer Village
• Dry Stone Wall Demon - Frank Guest, Kawartha Stone Masters
• Heritage Maple Syrup Demonstration - Erin McLean, McLeans Berry Farm
• Misty Hollow Carvings and Spring Pole Lathe demo
• Buckhorn Canoe Company - Dick Persson
• "Spirit of the Stone" cravings - Kris Nahrgang
• Shoemaker - Bob Miller, Lang Pioneer Village
• Anitque Fur and Fabric Creations - Lyn Stevens
• Horseless Carriage Museum exhibit
• Song of the Woods - Robin Simpson
• Totem Pole Native Creations - John and Christine
• Homemade pickles and jams - Sue Buzza
• Potter - June Goodwin
• Herbs and Honey - Brett Cole
• Peterborough Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild featuring Spinner Mary Charles, Weaver Wendy Cooper and Needle Felter and Canner Gina Peers
• Kawartha Eclectics - Sandy McNeil, Janet McDougall and Donna Southern
• Web and Whorl - Betty Wilkinson
• Bobcaygeon Settlers' Village - featuring quilters, basket weaving, crewel and bargello
• United Empire Loyalist Society of Canada - Pam Dickey, UELS
• Paddlemaker Rick Schuett
• Ministry of Natural Resources Fur Harvesting Exhibit and Information
• Glass Art by Kirsty
• Greater Harvey Historical Society and Genealogical Resource Information - Rhonda Smith 

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Accessibility

The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey recognizes that persons with disabilities should be provided with an equal opportunity to access goods and information in a manner consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality as stated in the regulations of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. Please click on the items listed beside for further information.

By-Law B2009-77
Accessible Customer Service Standards Policy
Customer Feedback Form
Notice of Admission Fees
Notice of Service Disruption
Notice of Service Disruption Township Office

Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan for the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey was approved by Council  at the April 6th, 2010 meeting. Please click here to view the Strategic Plan.

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has recently been made aware of the existence of a consumer product that poses a serious fire safety hazard. The Flying Lantern (also known as a sky lantern) is currently being sold by Canadian online distributors of fireworks products and at retail stores.

The product resembles a small paper hot-air balloon, fuelled by an open flame. When released the hot air produced by the fuel source can lift the lantern to extreme heights and allows it to drift for long distances until the fuel is depleted. These lanterns are often released in large numbers to generate an impressive visual effect

The OFM has learned that, due to their uncontrolled and unpredictable flight path, they can land on trees, buildings rooftops, or other combustible properties while still ignited and potentially cause a fire.

There have also been reports of lantern releases near airports causing lengthy flight delays. Concerns regarding the lanterns have resulted in this product being banned in certain parts of Asia.

The OFM has written to Health Canada's Consumer Product Safety Bureau to request that it take the necessary actions to prevent this product from being sold in Canada. In the meantime, fire departments should caution members of their community about the potential fire hazards associated with the Flying Lantern. Retailers who sell this product should also be encouraged to remove it from their store shelves.

For enquiries regarding the Flying Lantern and potential fire hazards, please contact the OFM by telephone at (416) 325-3100.

Peterborough Family Law Information Centre:
Superior Court of Justice
470 Water Street, Peterborough
705-876-6915

This service provides free, brief, mediation, as well as free family law information, and referrals to other community agencies at three family court sites in Peterborough, Cobourg and Lindsay. Visit the Centre before you separate.

Funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General

Four Counties Family Mediation
349A George St. N., Suite 205, Peterborough
705-760-9603 or 1-888-605-1393

This agency provides mediation in the community to residents in the counties of Peterborough, Haliburton, Northumberland and City of Kawartha Lakes. Mediation service is provided by mediators approved by the Ministry of Kawartha Lakes. Mediation is a voluntary method of resolving disagreements that arise out of separation or divorce. The Mediator is a trained professional who acts as a neutral third party to facilitate an agreement between the parties. Fees are geared to income and are subsidized by the Ontario government. First appointment is free. For more information visit our website: www.familycourtmediation.com or call 705-760-9603 or 1-888-605-1393.

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• Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement - Page 2
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• Alpine/Pirates Glen Drinking Water System 2007 Annual Report
• Buckhorn Lake Estates Drinking Water System 2007 Annual Report
• Kinmount 2007 Annual Report
• 2007-2008 Accessibility Plan
• Social Assistance Review Meeting

The Greater Peterborough and Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) has established a Business Advisory Centre in the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey. The GPA EDC's Business Advisory Centre is a resource centre for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Professional consultants advise business owners on key aspects of start-up, and maintaining successful operations. Whether you are starting, or in the initial years of business the Business Advisory Centre can help.

The Business Advisory Centre will be offering FREE Business Consultations every Friday in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township.

Date: Every Friday by appointment
Location: Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Municipal Office, County Rd 36
Time: By appointment only, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

For more information or to book your appointment, contact:

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Business Advisory Centre
210 Wolfe St., Peterborough, K9J 2K9
(705) 743-0777 ext. 225
bac@gpaedc.on

The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey officially opened its HELP Centre at a ceremony on Monday, February 19th, 2007 at the Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Library in Buckhorn. The HELP Centre is open on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Community Social Plan Committee were in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony. The Committee consists of representatives on the Township, the Peterborough Community Social Plan, Buckhorn Community Centre, Rural Outreach Centre, Buckhorn and District Tourist Association, Galway Hall, Cavendish Hall Community Care and Oak Shores Community Centre.

The H-E-L-P Centre is funded by Service Canada and is free to residents of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Township. Trained professionals are available to provide confidential assistance.

The following are some of the services available:

• Connecting you to a service Provider or Agency
   
• Family services
   
• Health Care Providers
   
• Employment services
   
• Writing a resume
   
• Starting your own business
   

For more information residents can call 1-800-374-4009, Ext. 303 to leave a confidential message.