Author: Karen Graham
Brook Trout Are Back in Jail Creek!
Pictured is Burke Willson from Freshwater Conservation Canada transferring Brook Trout and Slimy Sculpins into Jail Creek near McGuire Drive in Millbrook. On August 19 and 20 the Millbrook Chapter of Freshwater Conservation Canada…
Development Charges Update
Developers are responsible for establishing infrastructure within their developments, including interior roads, services and waterlines. If this pumping station in Millbrook breaks down, its repair/replacement is paid by Millbrook Water customers. If new development…
Millbrook’s Karate Club Season Returns This Month
Millbrook Wadokai has been operating in Millbrook by Sanford DeWitt since 2009. This club is associated with more than sixty active clubs across Canada which are members of the Shintani WadoKai Karate Federation, one…
Volleyball Courts Open for Play
The Township of Cavan Monaghan, together with Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) are excited to announce the launch of new outdoor beach volleyball courts. Their completion marks the first serve in an exciting…
Community Events – September 2026
OPEN HOUSE at the Old Millbrook School: Thursday, September 17th from 2pm to 4pm. Tour the building and see improvements and rehabilitation to preserve this designated heritage building. Long Term Care Community Engagement Event:…
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…
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…
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…
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…