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

Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Winner of Peterborough’s inaugural Rotary Environmental Innovators Award

The Rotary Club of Peterborough and Cleantech Commons awarded $10,000 to five environmental innovators in Peterborough area. Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) proudly accepted the top $3,000 Rotary Environmental Innovator award at an event on Thursday evening (April 27) at Camp Kawartha in Douro-Dummer. Directors Noel Kerin, George Raab, and… Continue reading

Ticks Are Back – and so is the Risk of Lyme Disease

  Taking a hike is good for both physical and mental health, but along with that feeling of well-being might come a microscopic predator that could turn that effort into something that threatens rather than boosts your health. In woodlands, tall grasses and hiking trails across Ontario lie Black-legged ticks. … Continue reading

Otonabee Conservation releases its 2023 Watershed Report Card

The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards were released across the province on March 22nd to coincide with World Water Day. Every five years, Conservation Authorities report on four resource categories: surface water quality, forest conditions, groundwater quality, and wetland cover. The 2023 Otonabee Conservation Report indicates that… Continue reading

Baxter Creek Watershed Delegation to Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

On Friday, March 24th, 2023, a Board of Directors member delegation from Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) met with the Honorable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks along with his staff Sebastian Bonham-Carter, Manager of Appointments and Stakeholder Relations from the Minister’s Office. Representing BCWA was Chris… Continue reading

Phase I Parks and Recreation Study Presented to Council

In March 2022, the Township of Cavan Monaghan launched an update to the 2011 Parks and Recreation Master Plan which included an examination of existing facilities such as the old Millbrook Arena as well as the remaining land just west of the new Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. Dubbed “Vision 2035,”… 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

We Welcome Spring – Extend Your Living Space to the Outdoors

Are you eagerly anticipating getting out of the house to enjoy the warmer weather, the song of the birds, the beauty of the colourful gardens, and the fragrance of fresh cut grass?  Our patios and decks are the perfect place to extend our living space.  It’s time to open those… Continue reading