Shelter Demolition at Maple Leaf Park on Hold

At the August meeting, Council was asked to approve the demolition of the shelter on the west side of Maple Leaf Park which has been used solely for storage for many years due to its state of repairs.  The building has not aged well, with visible cracks in the block… Continue reading

Mike Doherty Teaches Mental and Physical Conditioning at Nomad Striking Academy

Mike Doherty is a fighter, but COVID almost knocked him out of the box. Nine years into operating a successful martial arts club in downtown Peterborough called Dohjo Muay Thai & Fitness, he found himself closing the doors, but not for good.  He found a new location in the former… Continue reading

Fishing Derby Rewards Dedicated Anglers of All Ages

It wasn’t the deluge that was threatened by the forecasters, but the intermittent drizzle was cool and discouraging to some, but those who came out to Saturday’s Fishing Derby were rewarded by active and hungry fish. Trout Unlimited organizer Cori Carveth advised that almost 170 youngsters came out to fish,… Continue reading

Millbrook Minor Hockey Fundraising Initiatives

The pandemic affected almost everyone’s pocket book, including local clubs and service organizations.  During the pandemic, the fundraising role in the Millbrook Minor Hockey club stood vacant at a time when the association was operating at a deficit.   The club has decided to get back on track and focus on… Continue reading

New Spring and Summer Programs at the CMCC

Join Fia, Ember and their friends at the CMCC to sail around the smooth, flat all-purpose flooring that hid under the ice surface all winter long.  Bring in your own roller skates or roller blades as there are no equipment rentals available.  The rink is available from 4 to 5pm… Continue reading

Millbrook & Peterborough face off at the Ontario Senior Games Hockey Tournament

Pictured right is Bob Stevens representing the home team and facing off against the Peterborough opponent at the ceremonial puck drop prior to the first game of the men’s tournament at the CMCC on Monday morning.   Millbrook’s 65+ Men’s hockey team enters their first Ontario Senior Games Invitational Hockey Tournament… Continue reading

Millbrook Fishing Derby Returns April 29th

This popular event is one of the highlights of the season when the community gathers around the Mill pond to celebrate the arrival of spring.  Hosted by the Millbrook Lions Club in partnership with Trout Unlimited, last year the event drew more than 250 registrants.  The group is preparing for… Continue reading

Hospice Peterborough Launches Pilot Project at CMCC

Last month, Hospice Peterborough launched an innovate grief support program that helps people experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one move forward, both physically and figuratively. Walking with Grief is a support program where people meet to walk and share their grief with others in a similar situation. … Continue reading