New Community Futures Funding Program Supports Economic Growth
Last month, Community Futures Peterborough introduced a new program aimed at boosting the local economy, called the Community Advancement Program (CAP), with $50,000 earmarked for local projects. The program offers maximum grants of up to $5,000 per applicant, and aims to help attract business investment, retention and employment. Projects must demonstrate a contribution to…
Vertical Systems Offers Full Service to Specialized Equipment Market
Dan Shaw began his career right out of high school in 1979 in the Oshawa area, working on equipment that lifts things and people higher: hoists and scissor lifts. In 2007 he decided to branch out on his own and created Vertical Systems, which is currently located at 805 Highway 7A in Cavan. His…
Cavan Monaghan Supports Blankets for People
Last month, Peterborough County-City Paramedics (PCCP), in partnership with Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, One City Peterborough and Windsor’s Dry Cleaning Centre, launched their second annual ‘Blankets for People’ campaign. This supplies blankets and sleeping bags to those in need during the winter season. Residents and businesses across the greater Peterborough area donate new or gently-used…
Today’s Faith – February 2024
February brings thoughts of Valentine’s Day and love. The Bible compares love to a rope, strongest and healthiest with three strands. Jesus identified those three strands as love for God, love for one another and love for one’s self. Each person makes their own choice about love of God. Let’s consider the other two…
With Gratitude for our Educators Past, Present and Future
It has been almost six years since I began my journey with The Old Millbrook School Family Centre. In those years I have had the chance to work with about a half dozen amazing Registered Early Childhood Educators. Our programs have been made so much better because of our amazing Educators. They have created…
Local Syrup Producer Takes Visitors into the Woods to Tap for Syrup
Jeremy Poulin of Red Mill Maple Syrup, is offering to give visitors an experience at their farm at 1232 Deyell Line south of Millbrook this month. February is usually the month when temperatures climb to the levels that allow for the collection of pure maple sap, and Jeremy is inviting visitors to join the…