Millbrook Arena Back in Action

The Millbrook arena parking lot was full again on January 4th when the Peterborough Timbermen Lacrosse team hit the floor in their first game in the recently renovated facility that is now equipped with gently-used blue artificial turf.  The opening event was welcomed with an official ball drop featuring Maple… Continue reading

Staff gives Update on Off-Road Vehicle Route

At the regular meeting of Cavan Monaghan Council on January 13, 2020, staff presented a report, Update – Off-road Vehicle Route from the Victoria Rail Trail to the Ganaraska Forest. This report was compiled following the Public Meeting of September 17, 2019, to respond to questions and concerns raised at… Continue reading

St. Thomas More Donation

On January 9th, St. Thomas More Catholic Church made donations to Millbrook Food Share and Millbrook Community Care.  During the year Church runs fundraising events consisting of dinners, raffle, and a Christmas bazaar to raise funds, and make annual contributions to the Community. Pictured from left to right are Pastor… Continue reading

“Giv’er for Charity” Campaign

Pictured is Millbrook South Cavan student Bryar Rancier with Cody Deaner holding the wrestler’s championship belt.  A professional wrestler and motivational speaker, Cody paid a visit to the school during his brief speaking tour at a few schools in the area.  A professional wrestler and popular motivational speaker for youth,… Continue reading

Newspaper Club – February 2020

Australia Wildfires By Newspaper club members Sydney McKeown and Danika Rudy Right now in Australia there is an unbelievable amount of fire rapidly spreading around the country.  These have been going on since November of 2019, and they are still burning to this day.  There have been many rich people… Continue reading

Agricultural Society’s New Lifetime Member

Cavan Monaghan resident Earl Cochrane was recognized by the Peterborough Agricultural Society with a Lifetime Member award at their Annual General Meeting last month.  A two-time President of the society, Earl has been active with the Peterborough Exhibition since the 1970’s when he first became a director.  He and his… Continue reading

Fundraiser for the Bushfire Emergency in Australia

On the first and third Saturdays of the month from 12pm-2pm the CMLibraries’ Community Threads group will be hosting a crafting bee to raise funds for those impacted by the Australian Wildfires. We have connected with an Australian pattern maker: Anthea Christian – owner and designer at Angel Lea Designs,… Continue reading

Recognizing our Amazing Local Heroes: County Recognition Nominations Open

It’s that time of year again where we identify local groups and individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to our community. Nominations for exemplary residents and businesses is open until March 15h, so get out your pencils/tablets/ computers and fill in a nomination form.  The categories are broad, ranging from… Continue reading