New Opportunities Available for the Former Millbrook Correctional Centre Lands
By Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Board A view from one of the trails licensed by the BCWA showing a portion of the watershed. After many years of community interest in what might happen to the property, the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) has signed a five-year land use license that will permit our members,…
Community Farm Aims to Support New Farmers
Farms at Work has launched another produced designed to improve access to farmland for new farmers while fostering collaboration and innovation. The project is still in the planning stage with a few participants, but the intention is to develop a hub providing opportunities for community members, aspiring farmers and local groups to grow food,…
Comment – August 2026
A new community newspaper was launched in Northumberland County last week called the West Northumberland Independent. This is good news, as community newspapers tell stories from a local perspective. For example, stories are now circulating in some media about land use and development discussions between Peterborough City and County and Cavan Monaghan. Many are…
Cavan Monaghan Receives Q1 OLG Payment
Last month, Cavan Monaghan received its first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation totaling $58,466 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Since the gaming site opened in November 1999,Cavan Monaghan has received $62,281,336. This is significantly lower than the Q1 payment in previous years. In…
Now & Then – August 2026: Early School Days, Part Three
Pictured is the Cork School, aka SS No. 15, in the late 1800s. It is located on Carmel Line near the McCamus Quarter Line and is now a private residence. By Dan Bourgeois The last couple of columns have looked at the early days of public education in our area, as well as generally…
Wednesdays in the Park
During the months of July and August, leaders of the Millbrook Christian Assembly are once again focused on building bridges with families in the community, offering a free event every Wednesday morning. The program runs from 10 am until noon at Harvest Park, which is adjacent to the church at 71 King St. West…