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- 2013-05-15 - Township of Douro-Dummer Civic Awards Night
Please see the attached press release regarding the Civic Awards Night being held on Thursday May 16… read more » - 2013-05-10 - Tanker Shuttle Accreditation
The Township is currently under going a new tanker shuttle accreditation process. We hope to have this process complete by the end of summer 2013. For more information about the… read more » - 2013-05-10 - First Cruise Night of the Year
Another season of Cruise Night returns to the Warsaw Lions Park this month. This weekly community get together starts on Wednesday May 15th with the gates opening at 5pm. Everyone is… read more » - 2013-05-03 - Hall's Glen Hazardous Waste Day
Please see the attached poster regarding the hazardous waste day on May 11, 2013 at the Hall's Glen Transfer Station. read more » - 2013-05-03 - May 2013 Library Newsletter
Please see the attached newletter for the Public Library for a full list of events. read more » - 2013-04-23 - Garden Maintenance Position Available
The Township is looking for a part-time garden maintenance person. Please see the attached poster for more… read more » - 2013-04-22 - Registration for Douro Minor Hockey
Please see the attached notice regarding Douro Minor Hockey registration dates. read more » - 2013-04-18 - Employment Opportunity
The Township is currently looking for an administrative assistant. The deadline to apply is noon on May 1 2013. Please see the attached read more » - 2013-04-16 - 4-H Agricultural Scholarship Bursary and Land of Shining Waters Bursary
Please see the attached documents regarding the 4-H Agricultural Scholarship Bursary and the Land of Shining Waters Bursary. The deadline to apply is June 15 2013. read more » - 2013-04-15 - Council Agenda for April 16, 2013
We apologize for the late release of the agenda the storm on Friday April 12 2013 prevented us from posting it on the website. If you have any questions regarding this situation please contact… read more » - 2013-04-12 - Public Meeting Regarding Sunday Gun Hunting
Please note that Council will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the concept of Sunday Gun Hunting within the Township of Douro-Dummer.The meeting will happen at the Douro Community… read more » - 2013-04-11 - Safety Information Night - Cancelled
The Douro-Dummer Community Policing Committee is cancelling the community safety meeting this evening April 11 213 because of the winter storm warning. We appologize for any… read more » - 2013-04-04 - April 2013 Library Newsletter
Please find attached a copy of the April 2013 Public Library Newsletter. read more » - 2013-04-04 - Temporary Closure of University Road
Please note that University Road will be closed to through traffic on Monday April 8th because of culvert repair. Please see the read more » - 2013-03-25 - Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Douro-Dummer Community Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday March 30 at 11 a.m. at the Douro Park North on Douro Second Line. This event will happen rain or shine and is sponsored by… read more » - 2013-03-25 - Easter Weekend Waste Collection
Please see the attached schedule regarding waste collection for the Easter long… read more » - 2013-03-11 - Succession Planning Workshop on March 21, 2013
Please view the following link regarding a Succession Planning Workshop being held on March 21 2013. read more » - 2013-03-05 - Draft Master Plan for Young's Point/Leidra Lands
The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority has completed the Draft Master Plan for the newly combined Young's Point/Leidra Lands Conservation Area in Young's Point. Public comment on the… read more » - 2013-03-04 - March Break Public Skating
Please see the attached poster regarding public skating at the Douro and Warsaw Community Centres. Please… read more » - 2013-02-21 - Sale of Land by Public Tender
Please view the following information regarding the Sale of Land by Public Tender:Form 6 - Sale of Land by Public… read more » - 2013-02-14 - County of Peterborough - Information on Bridge Work
Please see the attached presentation and cross sections regarding bridge work in the County. read more » - 2013-02-13 - Garbage and Recycling Collection for Family Day
Please see the attached notice regarding garbage and recycling collection for Family Day, February 18, 2013. read more » - 2013-02-12 - Municipal Road Load Restrictions
Half load retrictions have now been removed… read more » - 2013-02-11 - 15TH Annual Civic Awards
On May 16 2013 the Township of Douro-Dummer will be holding its 15th Annual Civic Awards Night in the Wellington Room of the Douro Community Centre. Council is requesting that you… read more » - 2013-02-04 - Notice - Proposed naming of Constructed Roadway off the 12th Line of Dummer
For mor information please view the: Notice - Proposed naming of constructed roadway off the 12th… read more » - 2013-02-04 - Peterborough Home Renovation Grant Program
Please see the attached information sheet and read more » - 2013-02-01 - Public Information Night - County Bridge Rehabilitation
Please see the attached notice regarding a public information night to be held at the Warsaw Townhall on Tuesday… read more » - 2013-01-23 - Douro 5th Line North Rd - Closed
Douro 5th Line North between County Road 6 and Highway 28 has been closed to traffice due to flooding. Please use County Rd 6 or Highway 28 as alternatives. This section of… read more » - 2013-01-22 - Official Plan Update
The Township of Douro-Dummer will be executing the statutory 5 year review of our Official Plan document in 2013. The Official Plan sets policies for guiding proper land use and development… read more » - 2013-01-16 - New Public Skating Hours
Please note the new public skating hours. Douro Community Centre: Sundays 12:00am-1:00pm Warsaw Community Centre: Sundays 3:30pm -4:30pm Adult/Seniors Skating Warsaw… read more » - 2013-01-15 - News and Views from the Art Gallery at the Library
Douro-Dummer Library Art Gallery features Watercolourist Norma Payne's Art Show and Sale Jan. 15 - February 28 Come and feast your eyes on Norma's wonderful display of… read more » - 2013-01-09 - Strategic Plan Adopted
The Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer as adopted a new strategic plan for 2012-2015. Please find a copy of the read more » - 2013-01-08 - Mobile Dental Clinic
The Peterborough County and City Health Unit's Mobile Dental Clinic is coming to Warsaw. Please see the attached schedule to see when they will be in our area. Please call the… read more » - 2012-12-21 - Art Show at the Public Library
Douro-Dummer Library Art Gallery Features Watercolourist Norma Payne's Art Show and Sale Opening of Show - Sat. Jan. 26 1 - 2 pm The Douro-Dummer Library Board is pleased to announce… read more » - 2012-12-19 - Holiday Public Skating Schedule
Please see the attached schedule for public skating at the Douro and Warsaw Community Centres. read more » - 2012-12-17 - Peterborough City and County Homelessness Plan
Please see the attached link regarding the Peterborough City and County Housing and Homelessness Plan. read more » - 2012-12-17 - Holiday Garbage and Recycling Pick-Up
Please see the attached notice regarding garbage and recycling over the holidays. read more » - 2012-11-29 - Old Electronics Recyling Event
The Warsaw and Distric Skating Club will be holing an old electronics recycling day as a fundraiser on January 12 2013 at the Douro Arena. The event runs from 8am-4pm. Please see the read more » - 2012-11-28 - Blood Donor Clinic
The Canadian Red Cross is urgently seeking blood donors for this busy time of the year. Please see the read more » - 2012-11-16 - County of Peterborough Waste Management Plan
The County of Peterboroug has created a survey for residents to answer regarding waste management. The survey canbe found at the link below or a paper copy can be pick up… read more » - 2012-11-15 - County of Peterborough Master Transportation Plan
Please see the attached notice regarding the County of Peterborough master transportation plan. read more » - 2012-10-23 - Used Battery Collection Program
The Township of Douro-Dummer is pleased to announce a new program in partnership with the County of Peterborough. The Township Office will now be accepting used batteries for recycling. If you… read more » - 2012-10-18 - Strategic Plan Open House
Please see the attached invitation to the Strategic Plan Open House that will be held on November 21… read more » - 2012-10-10 - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program is funded through Public Health Canada and runs through Lovesick Lake Native Women s Association located at 1489 County Road 507. The Canada Prenatal… read more » - 2012-10-03 - Online Booking for facilities rentals Now Available!!
The Township of Douro-Dummer is pleased to announce the release of a new on line booking software for parks and facilities rentals. Please follow the link below to view availability of rental… read more » - 2012-10-02 - Tax Relief for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Please see the attached letter and read more » - 2012-09-24 - Dedication Service at the Batten-Payne Cemetery
An official ceremony to unviel the new momument is scheduled for Sunday Oct 7 2012 at 2p.m. at the Batten-Payne Cemetery.… read more » - 2012-09-10 - Warsaw Fall Fair
The Warsaw Fall Fair is this Saturday the 15 of September at the Warsaw Community Centre. Please see the attached flyer for… read more » - 2012-09-05 - Local Government Week
Please see the attach proclamation regarding Local Government Week 2012. read more » - 2012-08-13 - 19th Annual Ontario Truck Rodeo
On September 12th 2012 at the Douro Community Center the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors will be hosting the 19th annual Truck Rodeo. The community is invited to attend this great event to… read more » - 2012-08-08 - Warsaw Benefit Cruise Night
This year's Benefit Cruise Night on August 15 2012 at the Warsaw Lions Park is in support of Randy Cavanagh. Randy at the age of 27 has been recently diagnosed with Rapid… read more » - 2012-07-03 - Council Meeting Changes
Township of Douro-Dummer Notice of Change of June July and August 2012 Meeting Schedule. Please note that the regular meetings of the Council for the Township of… read more » - 2012-06-29 - Update on Internet Service in Eastern Ontario
Please see the attached update on internet services in eastern Ontario. read more » - 2012-06-27 - Use of Farm Building for Assembly Occupancy
When farm buildings such as barns pole barns sheds are used to host events such as dances weddings concerts religious gatherings etc. the building use is classified as assembly occupancy… read more » - 2012-06-27 - Source Water Protection Program Public Notice
Please see the attached public notice regarding the Source Water Protection Program. read more » - 2012-06-25 - Fish License Free Family Events
Please see the attached poster to see the fish-license free family events are are happeing in our community. read more » - 2012-06-25 - Crowe Triplets Burial Site
Crowe Triplets Burial Site Lot 27 Concession VII Dummer Ward Douro-Dummer Township The first pioneer settlers in Douro-Dummer Township include Thomas and Jane Katherine Crowe… read more » - 2012-06-14 - County Home Renovation Grant Program
Please find attached information regarding a new program being offered by the County of Peterborough to… read more » - 2012-05-30 - Community Policing Bike Rodeo
Community Policing Annual Bike Rodeo Date: Saturday June 9th 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Place: Warsaw Arena … read more » - 2012-04-30 - Fire Department RFP for Dump Valve
Please find the attached RFP for a dump valve. The closing date is 12 noon on June 1, 2012. read more » - 2012-04-20 - Blood Typing Clinic at the Town Hall
What's Your Type What is your blood type Most people don't know but Canadian Blood Services is making it easy for you to find out. It only takes a couple of minutes to… read more » - 2012-04-13 - Tender and RFPs for the Public Works Department
Please see the attached Tender and RFPs for the Public Works Department Haul and… read more » - 2012-04-12 - Township Achieved Silver Award from United Way
MEDIA RELEASE April 12 2012 For Immediate Release Township of Douro-Dummer Supports the United Way of Peterborough amp District Warsaw ON With 100… read more » - 2012-03-30 - Wireless Amber Alerts
http://www.opp.ca/ecms/index.php?id=188 read more » - 2012-03-28 - Fraud and Scams Information Presentation
DOURO-DUMMER COMMUNITY POLICING COMMITTEE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE FRAUDS amp SCAMS INFORMTION PRESENTATION DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 18TH 2012… read more » - 2012-03-28 - Public Notice Regarding Source Water Protection Plan
PUBLIC NOTICE Re: Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans The Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee invites the public to review and comment on the Draft… read more » - 2012-03-08 - Mobile Dental Clinic is Coming to Warsaw
The Peterborough County and City Health Unit's Mobile Dental Clinic is coming to Warsaw. Please… read more » - 2012-02-16 - Family Day Waste Schedule
Please note that there will be no garbage collection on Monday February 21 2012. Please see the attached schedule for… read more » - 2012-02-14 - Guide-Scout Week 2012
Please note that the week of February 19 to Febraury 26 2012 has been proclaimed Guide-Scout Week. Please see the… read more » - 2012-02-10 - Ice Rental Available
There is ice time available right now on Monday nights until March 18 2012. Please see the attached schedule… read more » - 2012-01-31 - Economic Development Roundtable
The Township and the Greater Peterborough Economic Development Corporation are inviting the community to attend a roundtable to discuss the opportunities and challenges that you see within… read more » - 2012-01-30 - Social Media Workshop
The Peterborough Community Futures Development Corporation is hosting a two part workshop on the use of… read more » - 2012-01-25 - EODP Funding Opportunities - CFDC Peterborough
Eastern Ontario Development Program For full program details please visit CFDC Peterborough's website read more » - 2012-01-23 - Township fo Douro-Dummer Civic Awards - 2012
The Township of Douro-Dummer is hosting the read more » - 2012-01-18 - Road Closure- Crowe's Landing
Please be advised that Crowe's Landing Rd between Stoeny Lake and 2385 Crowe's Landing Rd will be closed to all… read more » - 2012-01-05 - New Hours at Hall's Glen Transfer Station - Effective May 1, 2012
New Hours at Hall's Glen Transfer Station Effective May 1 2012 May 1st to October 31st Summer Hours Monday… read more » - 2011-12-22 - Municipal Office Closed for Holidays
Please note that the Municipal Office will be closed for the Holiday from December 23 2011 at 4 pm until January 3 2012 at 8:30 am. Council and Staff would like to wish everyone a happy… read more » - 2011-11-14 - Notice - 2012 Dog Tags
Notice 2012 Dog Tags The Township of Douro-Dummer will begin using Permanent Dog Tags starting in 2012. The annual fee for a Dog Tag will be 15.00 per tag… read more » - 2011-11-11 - Douro-Dummer Raises Canadian and Provincial Flags at Municipal Office
MEDIA RELEASE November 11 2011 For Immediate Release Township of Douro-Dummer Raises Canadian and Provincial Flags at Municipal… read more » - 2011-10-26 - Export Sales Training Workshop
read more » - 2011-09-23 - Metis Transit proposes to bring Public Transit to Douro-Dummer
Metis Transit proposes to bring Public Transit to Douro-Dummer read more » - 2011-09-22 - Change in Start Time for Council Meeting on October 18, 2011
Council meetings will begin at 3:00pm beginning on October 18, 2011. read more » - 2011-09-12 - Warsaw Dam Safety Measures - Public Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting Warsaw Dam Safety Measures The ORCA is hosting a drop-in style Public Information Session on Wednesday September 28 2011 at 7:00… read more » - 2011-09-02 - Garbage Pick Up for October 10, 2011
Garbage pick up schedule for Thanksgiving 2011. read more » - 2011-05-18 - Improving High Speed Internet in Eastern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Regional Network - Improving High Speed Internet in Eastern Ontario read more » - 2011-05-18 - Waste Management Master Plan (WMMP) - Public Consultation
The County of Peterborough is currently undergoing a Waste Management Master Plan WMMP to review existing waste services and systems and to develop plans for the next 20 years. The County… read more » - 2011-05-05 - My Key My Region - Check out the savings!
mykeymyregion.com City and County of Peterborough City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County have recently formed a provincially… read more » - 2011-04-08 - 2011 Census
Count yourself in! 2011 Census read more » - 2011-04-07 - Waste Management Master Plan
The County of Peterborough is currently… read more » - 2011-03-15 - Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 13
Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 13 read more » - 2011-03-15 - Community Innovation Forum
Community Innovation Forum Thursday March 24 2011 Come and learn about the importance of community support available resources and the recent trends in local markets that can drive your… read more » - 2011-02-17 - Government Services and Information
The Business Advisory Centre is hosting complimentary seminars provided by government representatives to provide information on legislation rules regulation and business compliance on topics of… read more » - 2011-02-17 - Business Advisory Centre: Education Series
The BAC's Business Education Series provides info and networking opps for small business owners to learn from industry professionals on topics of importance for successful start-ups growth and… read more » - 2011-02-10 - Placing Snow on Township Roads
Important Information from the Township of Douro-Dummer s Public Works Department Re: Placing Snow on Township Roads … read more » - 2011-02-09 - Business Networking Event
Kawartha Choice Speed-Dating Business Networking Event Featuring Food Fight with Linda Kash Co-Owner Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts Best known as The Philadelphia… read more » - 2011-01-20 - Business Profile: Gordon Toms Contracting
All in a Day s Work: A monthly business profile Gordon Toms Contracting Owned by: Gordon Toms Construction projects by Gordon Toms Contracting are more than… read more » - 2011-01-07 - Free Parenting Courses: Douro & Warsaw
Parent-Child Mother Goose This is a group experience for parents and their babies up to 1 year of age that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes songs… read more » - 2010-12-08 - Business Profile: Lotus Yoga Studio
All in a Day s Work: A monthly business profile Lotus Yoga Studio Owned by: Cheryl Wood Lotus Yoga Studio will be having an Open House December 12 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to… read more » - 2010-11-01 - Business Advisory Centre Kiosk
All in a Day s Work: A monthly business profile Business Advisory Centre Service Kiosk The Township of Douro-Dummer is now home to a new Business Advisory Centre BAC… read more » - 2010-10-20 - Workshop: Creating a Culture of Hospitality
MEDIA RELEASE - Oct 19 2010 … read more » - 2010-10-13 - Seminar: Bridges to Better Business October 27, 2010
Bridges to Better Business Hosted annually by the Business Advisory Centre Bridges… read more » - 2010-10-01 - Business Profile: Letz Travel & Cruise
All in a Day s Work: A monthly business profile Letz Travel amp Cruise Owned by: Carolee Furze amp Michael Browne It s the time of year thousands of people start… read more » - 2010-09-27 - Workshop: So you want to be an Entrepreneur, Part 1
So You Want to be an Entrepreneur: Part I Understanding the Dynamics of Small Business Start-up Starting a business Thinking of it View read more » - 2010-09-01 - Business Profile: Wood by Design
All in a Day s Work: A monthly business profile Wood by Design Owned by: Derek Julian Wood by Design truly does turn Trees to Treasures They create quality custom furniture… read more » - 2010-08-25 - The Gentle Art of Infant Massage
The Gentle Art of Infant Massage This four session course developed by the International Association of Infant Massage will give you the tools and information you need… read more » - 2010-08-02 - Business Profile: Old Bridge Inn
read more » - 2010-07-06 - Business Profile: Hamilton Bay Golf
All in a Day s Work: A monthly business profile Hamilton Bay Golf Owned by: Art and Harry Hamilton Boat drive or putt your way to Hamilton Bay Golf… read more » - 2010-06-16 - Drinking Water Source Protection Public Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting: Draft Proposed Assessment Reports Source… read more » - 2010-06-11 - Notice of the Passing of a Zoning By-law
… read more » - 2010-06-01 - County of Peterborough Recognition Awards
The County of Peterborough held its 2010 Recognition Awards Ceremony at the Douro Community Centre Friday May 28th 2010. The County awarded recogntion awards in the following… read more » - 2010-06-01 - Douro-Dummer Supports Veterans Wall of Honour
At a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Township of Douro-Dummer held on May 18 2010 the following Resolution was made in support of the Veterans Wall of Honour: Resolution… read more » - 2010-05-21 - 12th Annual Civic Awards
Last night the Township of Douro-Dummer held its Twelfth Annual Civic Awards Night . With approximately 100 people in attendance at the Douro Community Centre Council presented… read more »