Newspaper Club – December 2018

New School Year Brings Changes at Millbrook South Cavan Public School by Newspaperclub member Mariza S. This school year, our wonderful school, Millbrook South Cavan Public School, has gone through many changes, some of them more major than others. Some of these changes are more insignificant, and some have an… Continue reading

Fundraiser for Belize Family

Well-known Canadian actor Derek McGrath will present an evening of musical entertainment at the Bethany United Church on December 1st at 7 pm.  The event features Derek and his friends Steve Lynch, Mary and Martha Colton and Vickie and Roland of Strawberry Moon fame who will perform from 7 pm… Continue reading

Peterborough Police Calling for Used cell phones for Victim Services

The Peterborough Police Service Victim Services Unit is asking for donations of used or old cell phones with chargers. The cell phones are wiped of all personal information and are given free of charge to victims of domestic violence or vulnerable persons in our community as 9-1-1 emergency phones. We… Continue reading

Remembrance Day 2018 – Millbrook

Remembrance Day events ensured all generations had the opportunity to recognize and appreciate our armed forces. The Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph was well attended, and members of the 33rd Scout Group including Beavers, Cubs and Scouts joined residents at Centennial Place to pay their respects.

Community Care Volunteer Spotlight- Claire Van Loon

For three years, Claire Van Loon has been a Community Care friendly visitor to four interesting people in the township. Claire is one of the many volunteers who either call or visit Community Care clients to provide companionable conversation and social interactions for those who may spend lots of time… Continue reading

Film to Document Butterfly Migration from Peterborough to Mexico

A team of film-makers, runners, and pollinator advocates are working on a new documentary to tell the story of the flight of the monarch butterfly seen through the eyes of ultra-runners who will follow a similar path of 4,200 km from Peterborough to Mexico next fall.  Entitled The Monarch Ultra,… Continue reading