COMMENT – September 2021
What We Say Versus What Others Hear Some words instantly sparking a reaction. Let’s take Peterborough MP Maryam Monsef “gaffe” last week in discussing the situation in Afghanistan when she called on her Afghanistan “brothers” to ensure the safety of the multitudes seeking safe passage from that country. If we take the plea at…
Letters to the Editor – September 2021
Reprinted letter to Peterborough County Warden J. Murray Jones RE: Complaint of County Rd 21 West of Millbrook Sir: Recently numerous residents of Cavan-Monaghan have gone on social media to complain about the recent construction completed on County Rd 21 west of Millbrook to the border of Peterborough County and the City of Kawartha…
Kawartha Credit Union in Town to Establish Local Appetite for Mobile Branch Service
Last week, Kawartha Credit Union (KCU) brought in their Mobile Branch to introduce residents to this innovative facility. Parked beside the old arena near Needler’s Mill, the unit provides two private offices and a full-service ATM (not operational during this visit) allowing customers to perform the vast majority of banking services, including credit line,…
New Retail Store Brings Unique Style to Millbrook
Cavan-Monaghan residents Phil Raby and Anna Rodrigues have opened a new shop in Millbrook, offering retro-inspired furnishings and gifts influenced by mid-20th century designs and aesthetics. Festoon is the second retail outlet for the partners. The original Festoon based on the same concept was located in Toronto in the trendy Leslieville area on Queen…
THEY’RE OFF: Four Candidates Competing in Local Federal Election Campaign
The riding of Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock includes the City of Kawartha Lakes, Cavan-Monaghan Township, Haliburton County and the Township of Brock. With a population of 113,956, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock has a prominent number of seniors who make up nearly 26 per cent of the population, according to the latest census. The average age in this riding…
Corks and Boards Helps Hosts Create Tasty Celebrations
Millbrook family business launched last October by the Greer family as they were contemplating their move to Millbrook. Steve and his wife Avril were retiring, and their daughter Ashely was on maternity leave, so it seemed like a lot of free time was looming in their future. How to fill it? Their answer…