Have you ever wondered why our township roads are (mostly) so straight? Wouldn’t it have been easier to build them following the contours of the land? Why are they called Lines? Why do some townships call them Concession roads? And what about these Quarter lines? Isn’t that just a short… Continue reading
Usually, flowers on a stick are artificial. My introduction to orchid flowers has taught me yet again that things are not always what they seem on the surface. Two years ago, the first orchid entered our home as a gift. Beautiful, vibrantly coloured, luxurious, that orchid looked like real flowers… Continue reading
“The world’s favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” Edwin Way Teale Well I guess I got my wish that the spring temperatures stay on the cool side to allow the daffodils to last longer. As with the snowdrops and crocus, the daffodils this year have… Continue reading
Pam Kaur was eleven years old when she moved to Canada from a remote Indian village called Basoli where she lived with her family in a small, one-room mud house. Opportunities in her home town were rare, particularly for girls, but Pam brought to her new home hopes of having… Continue reading
Last week, local elementary students participated in the annual Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Gymnastics and Dance competition at the Wellness Centre in Peterborough. This year there were over 650 athletes from all parts of the Board participating in this amazing event. North Cavan took an incredible 53 gymnasts… Continue reading
A year ago, three dedicated mothers launched a new program they call Friendship Force. A social club for local individuals 18 and older who have different abilities, they meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. For the members of the group, Tuesday has become their favourite day… Continue reading
This year, the weekly harness races at Kawartha Downs take place on Friday nights instead of Saturdays, and as always, admission is free. The season includes 18 race dates, wrapping up on September 13th. Horse racing is an exciting sport, dynamic business and a major contributor to the agricultural economy in… Continue reading
The Millbrook Fishing Derby was a resounding success, with over 250 young anglers casting their lines into the Millbrook Pond. Anglers were rewarded for their efforts as well, with reports of more 100 fish caught throughout the morning. The rain held off for a while but there was a chill in… Continue reading
As the community grows, so do the enrolment at popular youth programs like our Figure Skating Club. It has grown from a registration of 40 members before the pandemic to almost 160 participants this season. Most of them start in the learn-to-skate program called CanSkate, which is designed for beginners… Continue reading
