Nature Right Under Our Fingertips
I have been a life-long user of our trail system, right from when I was a baby, and often take it for granted. Our community is so lucky to have the Millbrook Valley Trails so conveniently close to the heart of our village! They are gorgeous, extensive, and well-maintained. I want to thank the…
COMMENT – February 2025 – Local Community Newspapers Live Another Day
It’s been a tough few months for community newspapers. In November the postal strike created a logistical delivery challenge. Some small papers opted to publish only on their website, while others like this one, opted to deliver a printed product. I owe a debt of gratitude to the energetic and gracious people who helped…
Cavan Monaghan Receives Infrastructure Spending to Extend Fallis Line East
Cavan Monaghan will receive funding of up to $1,271,875 from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program to help fund the extension of Fallis Line east of County Rd. 10. This funding will help expedite the development of the unopened road allowance which will provide access to two new planning projects: one to the north which…
Walking Group Supports Mind, Body and Soul
A group of residents meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 am the CMCC to get a little exercise, but they get more benefits than a few extra steps in their day – they find an opportunity for social interaction with some of their neighbours. There is no pressure to walk a certain distance or…
New Agreement between Trent and Buddhist College to Foster Cultural Exchange
A new agreement between Trent University and The Buddhist College of Canada is expect to break ground in cross-cultural learning with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining diverse opportunities for collaborative education in the Peterborough area and beyond. The agreement will facilitate collaborations with students and faculty of the Buddhist College of Canada which…
2025 Municipal Tax Rate to Rise by 3.4%
The public meeting for the budget drew eight ratepayers to gain an understanding of the 2025 budget proposals and make their views heard at the January 9th meeting. Some residents came with specific concerns about infrastructure in their area, while others had broader concerns about the level of the tax rate increase and how…