The County of Peterborough invites nominations for the County of Peterborough 2020 Recognition Awards. Nominations will be accepted for any resident or group residing in the County of Peterborough who has raised the profile or made an extraordinary contribution to our community. The nominee shall not have received a County of Peterborough Recognition Award for… Read more »
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Monthly Archives: January 2020
Employment Opportunity: Manager of Public Works (12-month contract)
As a result of an upcoming retirement, the Township is seeking a Manager of Public Works who will, as part of the Management Team, be responsible for the efficient and effective planning, development, administration and budget management of the Public Works Department. In addition to managing the operation of the Public Works Department, this position… Read more »
Kawartha Chamber Launches Digital Main Street Service Squad
From the New Release dated January 14, 2020: The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism announced today that it has received a $35,000 grant from Digital Main Street (DMS) to fund a Digital Service Squad to help main street small businesses improve their online capabilities. The grant will cover businesses across the Kawarthas in Trent… Read more »
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards is a provincial government program that helps local community organizations recognize the contributions of their volunteers. If your organization has been in existence for more than 5 years, get more information about the program and download a nomination form at the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards web page. Every day thousands of… Read more »
Addendum Released for Request for Proposal BD-2019-02: Supply of a 4×4 Vehicle
The Township of Douro-Dummer Building Department is requesting that qualified businesses submit a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for a new 4×4 vehicle. The RFQ BD-2019-02: Supply of a 4×4 Vehicle (pdf – 130KB) can be viewed on-line or be picked up at the Municipal Office. Quotes shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “Request… Read more »
Grier Drive Waste Collection Postponed
Collection on Grier Drive was postponed Monday, January 13th to Tuesday, January 14th 2020. Waste Collections of Canada apologizes for any inconvenience this might cause, questions can be directed to 705-742-4268.
Notice of Public Meeting – Actions taken regarding Township Roads
Take note: The Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer will be holding an upcoming public meeting to review actions taken regarding Township roads. The public meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be part of the regular Council Meeting which will start at 5:00 p.m. More information will be… Read more »
Retirement of Long-Time Manager of Public Works Announced
Douro-Dummer, ON – Long-time Manager of Public Works Harold Nelson has recently announced his retirement. “It is with regret that the Township of Douro-Dummer announces the retirement of our Manager of Public Works, Mr. Harold Nelson” said Mayor J. Murray Jones. “Harold has been a member of our Management Team for some 15 years and… Read more »
Christmas Tree Drop-off Locations
Christmas trees may be dropped off at the following County Road Yards for free: Buckhorn: 2467 County Road 36 Douro: 713 County Road 4 Havelock: 649 County Road 46 Millbrook: 1111 County Road 10 Selwyn: 1275 County Road 24 (Centre Line Smith) Drop-off locations are open during daylight hours. All decorations, tree stands and bags… Read more »
Douro Fifth Line Road North Closed Until Further Notice
Douro Fifth Line Road North between County Road 6 and Highway 28 has been closed to traffic until further notice. Please contact Harold Nelson, Manager of Public Works at 705-652-8402 should you have any questions.