Baxter Creek Watershed’s Natural Green Infrastructure

Natural green infrastructure is becoming a key mechanism in urban planning. It reduces pollutants and excess stormwater from being released directly into the environment especially into our Baxter Creek. While it is called “natural”, green infrastructure is really any human-made landscape feature that reduces pollutants or water runoff from rain… Continue reading

Youth Encouraged to Flex Entrepreneurial Muscle in Summer Company Program

Youth interested in launching and running their own business this summer are encouraged to apply by May 15th to the Summer Company program offered by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre (BAC). “It’s a great time for students to start thinking about summer employment opportunities. While there are… Continue reading

Community Care Events – March 2025

Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: Wednesday Mar. 19th, Clinic # 1 10am – Millbrook Manor, Clinic # 2 12:30pm – Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion. March Luncheon: Thursday, Mar. 20th at noon at the Millbrook Legion.  $18 per person, Beef stew, roll, salad, dessert and coffee/tea.  Lunch and Learn: Meet your local… Continue reading

The next normal – the old and the new @ the Cavan Monaghan Libraries! – April 2023

After three years of modified activities, both branches of the CM Libraries were bustling with action during the March Break. Quesadillas were eaten, dinosaur eggs were dug up, and stories about St. Patrick’s Day were read. It was busy but fun to see so many people back in the branches…. Continue reading

Family Day Events for Everyone at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre

Approximately 175 children brought their parents to the CMCC for a variety of events organized by Municipal recreation staff to celebrate Family Day. Youngsters embraced cookie decorating using heart-shaped cookies from the Pastry Peddler purchased through the generous sponsorship of the Millbrook and District Lions’ club. In addition to the… Continue reading

Cavan Monaghan’s Garbage Performance is in the Dumps

The Environmental Services Update provided by Public Works in the February 6th meeting did not paint a pretty picture of our township’s waste generation situation. The introduction of the mandatory use of clear bags in January 2020 was expected to ensure that everyone was recycling and would reduce the volume… Continue reading

New Legislation Shifts Recyclable Waste Responsibility to Producers

At last week’s Council meeting, Peterborough County’s Manager of Waste Management Kerri Snoddy outlined changes in legislation surrounding recycling across the province. The objective of the new regulations which come into effect in January 2024 across the County is to shift the burden of managing recyclable waste generated by products… Continue reading

Foodshare Hero Clarke Matthew Retires

Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing almost 60 hampers and vouchers to local families. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland, Millbrook BIA, Millbrook Agricultural Society, Centennial Place, Millbrook Manor, Ivanhoe Cheese courtesy of the Dairy Farmer’s… Continue reading