Unique and Hardy Plants from Anna’s Perennials

Karen Graham Cacti growing in Cavan? Prickly Pear thriving north of Peterborough? Are these garden phenomena the result of accelerated global warming? You might wonder about climate change when strolling through the display gardens at the entrance of Anna’s Perennials, a half-hour drive north of Millbrook south of Bobcaygeon. The… Continue reading

Walton Wood Farm’s Success Inspires Business Owners and Entrepreneurs around Peterborough

Melodie Seto On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the popular Peterborough entrepreneurial social event, E-Connect, featured two successful business women as guest speakers for the evening, one of which created her business from home on a farm in Bailieboro. Leslie Scott, founder of Walton Wood Farm with her husband Peter, shared her… Continue reading

Mike Perry First Candidate to Host Local Meet and Greet Event

Karen Graham Last Tuesday, NDP Candidate Mike Perry was at the Legion offering some insights to the platform his party is proposing in the upcoming federal election. He first outlined the Fair Vote System, a new way of allocating seats in Parliament which is based on proportional representation which was… Continue reading

What’s New in our Elementary Schools? (Besides Sex Ed)

Karen Graham After absorbing the students from South Monaghan Public School last September, enrolment at Millbrook South Cavan has stabilized and sits this month at 416 students. Principal Sheryl Hunter believes the school day schedule with two 40 minute breaks is very beneficial for students, as it allows the school… Continue reading