New Methods for Over The Top Cattle Company

For more than 150 years, the Sutcliffe family have raised cattle in the area. Tyler and Ashley Sutcliffe are continuing the family tradition on the hundred acre farm Called Over the Top Cattle Company located between Millbrook and Pontypool.  Tyler was born and raised in Janetville and Ashley comes from… Continue reading

Another Transition for North Cavan as Principal Retires

Martin Twiss arrived at North Cavan Public School in 2016 as Principal in what he planned as the final stop in an extensive career in public education. During his time with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Twiss has been in the classroom, Board Superintendent and finally, Elementary School… Continue reading

New App Helps Emergency Services Locate Those Needing Help

A new, free app is gaining traction around the globe, helping emergency crews locate people in trouble and delivery services reach their destinations by identifying precise locations using global mapping technology.  Available in 193 countries and in more than 45 languages, the app makes it easy to describe a specific… Continue reading

Take a Hike: Millbrook Valley Trails is One of Our Original Outdoor Playgrounds

From its entrance at the Medd’s Mountain Park and the millpond in the village of Millbrook, the original loop of Millbrook Valley Trails (MVT) traverses a diversity of natural vegetative communities to the southern boundary of the Ministry of Natural Resource Provincial Fishing and Nature Areas, and follows Baxter Creek… Continue reading

County Development Charges Policy Revamp

Last month, Peterborough County Director of Finance Trena DeBruijn presented the summary of activity for the Development Charges (DC) revenue and expenses for 2020.  This is a mandatory report submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required by the Development Charges Act. Development charges are one-time fees… Continue reading

Vaccines Come to Millbrook

This week, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) held a vaccine clinic at the CMCC in Millbrook. Eligible vaccine recipients were able to book an appointment two weeks earlier through the provincial COVax system.  Drop in appointments are not available in the region.  Pop-up clinics are happening in “hot spots” primarily in… Continue reading

Lost Rescue Dog from Millbrook Has Been Seen Across the Country

A Millbrook family is still looking for a rescue dog that ran off as it was being brought to their home for the first time three weeks ago. While there have been sightings, reports have come in that the dog is moving fast and over a large distance. The dog… Continue reading

Ward Boundary Review Process Continues

Last week a third public information session was held to provide insight into the Ward Boundary Review process status and collect community feedback on the issue. The township is undertaking review of its ward boundaries to ensure fair and equitable representation of municipal residents on Council.  Consultants with Watson and… Continue reading