New Millbrook Market Vendor Field’s Farmstead
After getting their feet wet working at several local farms including Lunar Rhythm Gardens in Janetville, JP and his partner Cheslee have set up their own organic farm on Moore Dr. They are weekly participants in the Millbrook Farmers’ Market that operates on Sunday at the Millbrook South Cavan Public School that will operate…
Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League to Host Provincial Finals in July
In addition to running the local ball hockey league operating in Millbrook and Norwood, Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League President Guye Vondette is busy organizing the Ontario Ball Hockey Association’s provincial Championship for Tyke and Novice Teams. This is the first time the Vondette’s league is the host. The event runs from July 11th…
Common Ground – June 2025
By Jill Williams “In the Junes that were warmer than these…” -Yeats Spring has been particularly green and lush this year here in the valley. It was good to see the daffodils and tulips last for weeks in the cooler rainy weather. That doesn’t happen every year. Most of the ice storm damage around…
Don’t let Ticks Discourage Spending Time Outdoors
Anecdotal evidence of extensive tick activity in the area is backed up by public health information. Ticks are moving north as the changing climate allows them to survive in the winter in our region. One might expect tick counts to be down after last winter’s snow, however snow cover, leaf and brush litter provide…
Come To The Fair!
Get ready, folks the Fair is around the corner! In the last week of May, the midway and concession stand equipment and operators began to arrive. It’s unusual for this group to have the luxury of a two-week set up period: they usually leave on a Sunday and open up in a new location…
The Resilient Retailer Event
Roughly thirty people attended the Resilient Retailer event hosted by Cavan Monaghan and Peterborough County Economic Development staff and Peterborough Community Futures at the CMCC last month. The event featured an extensive presentation by veteran retail consultant Barbara Crowhurst who provided comprehensive and specific recommendations to retailers to help them boost their profitability and…