By Alexandra Foxon Ecosystem Management Technology student, Fleming College A fascinating phenomenon is taking place every year in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan. Brook trout live in cold-water lakes and rivers throughout much of eastern North America. Incredibly, our very own Baxter Creek has the right food and physical conditions… Continue reading
On February 28, the Millbrook Figure Skating Club journeyed to the town of Bobcaygeon for the Bobcaygeon Fun Skate (formally the Tony Carr Memorial). Millbrook was well represented at the event with a full complement of skaters attending. This is a large annual competition in which the skaters compete at… Continue reading
Three weeks ago, Sarah Cullingham, of Age-Friendly Peterborough, presented a report to Council from the Peterborough Council on Aging. They are developing an Age-Friendly Plan for the Peterborough region which will outline strategies to support healthy and active aging in Peterborough County. One of the areas it touches on is… Continue reading
Several members of the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail Committee were on hand to receive a contribution from the Millbrook BIA at the association’s recent Community Breakfast held Thursday March 10th, 2016 at the Millbrook Legion. The BIA donated $1500 to the Barn Quilt Committee for the development of a… Continue reading
By Lynn Osborne As the 2015/2016 Millbrook Minor Hockey season comes to an end, Ball Hockey comes alive at the Millbrook Community Centre. Ball hockey is fun, exciting, and fast-paced, and the physical benefits of playing the game are enormous. The House League Ball Hockey season in Millbrook starts on… Continue reading
March 2016 Get Out! By Glen Spurrell The spring air smells so delicious and it’s such a tonic after the winter that I draw it into my lungs greedily. In fact I find myself unable to get enough into my lungs! Do you ever daydream of bottling a certain smell… Continue reading
By Patrick Stephen There was no holding back as grade 1 and 2 students danced it out at North Cavan Public School on Thursday March 10th. Students put their usual studies on hold to participate in a break-dancing class taught by break-dance instructor Jimmy Chapman. Chapman began with an example… Continue reading
Last week, students housed in portables at Millbrook/South Cavan School packed up their belongings in preparation for the relocation of their portable classrooms to accommodate a significant construction project at their school. On Sunday, the current portables were pushed back from their previous location to make room for the construction… Continue reading
