Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame asks MCHS to Help Trace the Origin of a Jersey in Their Collection
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society provides support and research help to those looking for their ancestors in this area or have questions about local history. Notably this year, we searched our holdings to provide materials for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of St. John’s Church at Ida, and helped the Peterborough Sports…
CORRECTION In the May edition, there was a figure missing in the Water Rates article- my mistake. According to Director of Finance Kimberley Pope, in 2010, the combined Water and Wastewater reserves balance was $882K for a water network and sewer asset class valued at almost $16 million kg.
Cavan Hills Run 2019
Get ready for the next Cavan Hills Cross Country Run/Walk schedule for Saturday, September 28th, 2019. Funds raised for to the Millbrook Food Bank, the Peterborough Warming Room, and Habitat for Humanity.
Doors Open May 11th for Another Season of Harness Racing At Kawartha Downs
It’s an event that many feared would not return after a tumultuous few years of haggling with the provincial powers that be since the 2013 announcement that the Slots At Racetracks Program would be cancelled. The Slots at Racetracks program was launched in 1998 and by 2006, 17 racetracks in Ontario had OLG slot…
Public Meeting Facilitates Better Understanding of Water Rate Issues
More than 30 residents attended the Public Meeting on April 11th to voice their concerns and better understand the water and wastewater system charges that have risen significantly since the launch of the new water plant facilities in 2015. These water rates were established in 2015 as part of a mandatory rate study to…