For the Love of Lifelong Learning 

It’s February – and that means all things love, romance, and an abundance of hearts. The CMLibraries wants to share with you our newest love: STEM Kits and Manipulatives. STEM kits are now available to loan from both branches! Choose from a variety of kits and manipulatives that target a… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor – February 2022

Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing 48 hampers and vouchers to local families. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland, Millbrook Agricultural Society, Centennial Place, Millbrook Manor, Ivanhoe Cheese, Old Jars Candle Company, Kawartha Downs… Continue reading

Sunny Skyes for Bethany Entrepreneur Summer Osborne

Summer Osborne grew up in a large family in the City of Kawartha Lakes, where she returned after completing a business degree from Algonquin College in Ottawa specializing in marketing.  She migrated to the Muskoka area after graduation, where her natural interest and ability led her to help family and… Continue reading

Local Initiative Provides Tangible Comfort in Times of Need

Shelters across Canada have been impacted by COVID restrictions. Food insecurity has been a major concern due to the closure of many of the shelter’s dining rooms. When the pandemic hit, two women in Toronto, Carolyn Quigley and Lauri Wells, had the idea to enlist a number of volunteers to… Continue reading

Experienced Long Term Care Nurse Launches Mobile Foot Care Service

After working for more than a decade in long term care settings, Registered Practical Nurse Beth Steinbeck was ready for a change.  Among the residents in her care, foot issues were common, and as the song goes, your ankle bone’s connect to your leg bone… In other words, healthy feet… Continue reading

Otonabee Conservation offers Tree Seedling Sales Program

Otonabee Conservation is once again encouraging landowners in the Otonabee Region Watershed to enhance their property and mitigate climate change by planting trees. Each year, Otonabee Conservation offers a wide selection of native tree and shrub species for landowners to purchase. Orders can be placed online at otonabeeconservation.com “Trees play… Continue reading

Good Listening Skills  Help Precision Renovations Redesign Your Living Space

Steve Hunter has been in the renovation business for more than 30 years.  Originally located just north of Cobourg, Steve relocated to Cavan three years ago to be more centrally located to his customers who come from Cobourg, Peterborough and cottage country. Hunter loves to design on his feet- he… Continue reading