Comment – August 2026
A new community newspaper was launched in Northumberland County last week called the West Northumberland Independent. This is good news, as community newspapers tell stories from a local perspective. For example, stories are now circulating in some media about land use and development discussions between Peterborough City and County and Cavan Monaghan. Many are…
Cavan Monaghan Receives Q1 OLG Payment
Last month, Cavan Monaghan received its first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation totaling $58,466 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Since the gaming site opened in November 1999,Cavan Monaghan has received $62,281,336. This is significantly lower than the Q1 payment in previous years. In…
Now & Then – August 2026: Early School Days, Part Three
Pictured is the Cork School, aka SS No. 15, in the late 1800s. It is located on Carmel Line near the McCamus Quarter Line and is now a private residence. By Dan Bourgeois The last couple of columns have looked at the early days of public education in our area, as well as generally…
Wednesdays in the Park
During the months of July and August, leaders of the Millbrook Christian Assembly are once again focused on building bridges with families in the community, offering a free event every Wednesday morning. The program runs from 10 am until noon at Harvest Park, which is adjacent to the church at 71 King St. West…
Monthly Market Dates for Millbrook Famers’ Market
The Groovy Little Smoothie Co. offers plant-based treats and is one of the new vendors at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. The Millbrook Farmers’ Market is returning to the monthly format. It operates out of the south parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public School from 10 am until 1pm with three dates remaining this season:…
Millbrook Dam Restoration Work to Begin
Otonabee Conservation is conducting vegetarian restoration work on the Millbrook dam to address significant erosion and safeguard critical infrastructure. The project will help stabilize the area, protect critical infrastructure, and reduce the risk of further erosion. Temporary cedar rail fencing will protect damaged area, while still allowing public access along the existing foot-path to…