Local Teen Takes Silver at National Science Fair

In early June, sixteen year old Isaiah Jalsevac was one of more than 500 students who participated in the Canada-Wide Science Fair held at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. His project, called “The Hidden Lift: The Efficiency Gains in Win in Ground Effect Vehicles” had already secured top… Continue reading

KPRDSB 2026 Capital Budget Allocates Funding for New Millbrook Elementary School

Last month, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Budget included a $24.2 mil-lion allocation for the new Millbrook Elementary School identified as the Towerhill North Neighbourhood elementary School. Located at Fallis Lane and County Road 10 in Cavan Monaghan’s Towerhill subdivision, the funding is designated for the construction of a… Continue reading

Peterborough Humane Society Supports Pets in Cavan Monaghan

At the June 23rd Council meeting, Peterborough Humane Society Executive Director Shawn Morey presented an overview of the services this organization provides to Cavan Monaghan. A lot has changed since the founding of the organization in1941 when it began as a volunteer animal rescue operation. It has evolved into a… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor – July 2025

Letter to the Editor: The Millbrook Fair Board would like to acknowledge the generosity of the many businesses and organizations that provided financial support for the 174th Millbrook Fair. They include: Over the Top Cattle Company; Town & Country Commercial Property Maintenance; Moody’s Bar & Grill; Haass Acres; Starfra Feeds;… Continue reading

Plaque to Commemorate Fire Department Line of Duty Deaths

  On June 6th, Fire Chief Bill Balfour submitted a report requesting Council support for a policy acknowledging Line of Duty Deaths among Fire Department staff that are attributable to their work activities, a policy that aligns with Ontario’s Presumptive Legislation under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The report… Continue reading

Community Futures Provides Financial Support and Advice for Small Business

Last month, Community Futures Loans Manager Brayden Clark came to the CMCC to discuss the various financing options for fledgling new businesses in the community. A dozen entrepreneurs came to the presentation to learn about the wide range of flexible financing options from this local expert who was an entrepreneur… Continue reading