Common Ground – June 2026
By Jill Williams “The world’s favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.”– Edwin Way Teale There were no complaints around here about the cool rainy spring. After the showiest spring ephemerals (bloodroots and hepaticas) I have ever seen, a solid month of daffodils came after that. I cut the last…
Funding Available for Farmers in East Central Ontario
The East Central Farm Stewardship Collaborative is offering funding to farmers in East Central Ontario in 2026-2027. Projects are eligible for 100% funding up to a maximum of $10,000 depending on the practice, helping farmers to cover the cost of materials and implementation. Six eligible categories focus on creating or enhancing natural features on…
Share the Road
Large farm equipment navigates downtown Millbrook on its way to a field east of town. Planting season has begun in the area, bringing with it the seasonal bump in slow-moving vehicles and farm equipment travelling on County roads. Peterborough County, in partnership with the Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) and the Ontario Provincial…
Brain Cancer Canada Has New Ambassador: Brooke Turney
Brooke with her family in happier days. Her strong Christian faith has helped her navigate the loss of daughter Sofie, centre, who died of an aggressive brain cancer two years ago. Brooke Turney grew up in Millbrook across from the Fairgrounds. Now married, Brooke Roberts has traded Millbrook for a home in Peterborough where…
Time Capsule Opened at Millbrook South Cavan Public School
This time capsule was sealed on June 28th, 2000 as at Millbrook South Cavan Public School. On May 22nd, Millbrook South Cavan students were introduced to the contents of a time capsule created by students at the school in June, 2000. It was a great opportunity to get students together to hear what their…
School Council Treats North Cavan Students to Lacrosse Training
Last month, students in grades 2 through 6 enjoyed a 50 minute Lacrosse training session with Curtis Conley of Nationwide Lacrosse. A substitute teacher in his day job, Conley was well-equipped to communicate effectively with the youngsters who learned skills in handling the equipment. Fortunately it was a warm, sunny day, and a Friday…