Old Millbrook School Family Centre Hosts Weekly Stroller Walk

It is every Wednesday rain or shine from 11:00am – 12:00pm and we meet in the parking lot of The Old Millbrook School at 10:50am.  It is a casual way to get in some physical activity, have an opportunity for both parents and children to be outside and to meet… Continue reading

OLG Shares Quarterly Gaming Revenue with Cavan Monaghan and Peterborough

It’s that time again–Shorelines Casino handed out cheques to their host communities last week covering the three months of operations from January to the end of March.  Cavan Monaghan’s share was $81,059, while Peterborough received $743,297.  How are gaming revenues faring under the new, two-facility model? Last year, Cavan Monaghan… Continue reading

St. John’s Ida 200th Anniversary Celebrations Coming Next Month

St. John’s Church in Ida, first established by Rev. Joseph Thompson in 1819, is celebrating its 200th year of worship and ministry in Cavan-Monaghan Township. As a community church in the Anglican tradition, we have from the very beginning, welcomed people from very diverse backgrounds.   Our first two pioneering ministers,… Continue reading

Solving Our Septic Dilemma for Safe Water in Rural Areas

In Ontario, the oversight of onsite sewage systems that allow rural property owners to safely treat and dispose of human waste rests with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The ministry has delegated the responsibility to local bodies, such as municipalities, boards of health or conservation authorities. Here in… Continue reading

New eTick Website Allows Residents to Identify Disease-Carrying Species

Lyme disease prevention just got easier thanks to a new website that allows local residents to submit photos of ticks they find and receive confirmation if it belongs to the species that carry Lyme bacteria. “Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, so the first step is always species identification when… Continue reading