Cory and Chris Johnston Take Family History of Competitive Fishing to New Level

Cory and Chris Johnston are Canadian brothers making history in the world of competitive fishing south of the border. They are both pro anglers, competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series, which is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments in North America.  These young men have qualified to join… Continue reading

Maple Leaf Cavan Football Club Hosts Soccer Fest

Last weekend, House league teams at the local soccer club had a fun-filled introduction to their season as the club hosted their first Canada Soccer Active Start festival at Maple Leaf Park.  All teams up to U12 joined the fun, getting ready for the season spending some time with their… Continue reading

2019 County Recognition Award Recipients Acknowledged

Congratulations to the six residents and organizations that were selected by their community for their service to the community. The Peterborough Curling Club was recognized for its contribution to accessibility improvements in the County, Pat Taylor of Taylor Made Signs was acknowledge as a local business leader, the Millbrook Gallery… Continue reading

St. John’s Ida: The Middle Years, 1853 – 1986

As noted in our original article last month, St. John’s Church in Ida experienced great leadership from our two pioneer ministers, Rev. Joseph Thompson (1819-1833) and Rev. Samuel Armour (1833-1853).  After their 35 years of trail-blazing courage and missionary determination,   St. John’s was blessed in 1853 by the arrival of… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

Garbage Reduction Begins With Proper Recycling

Beginning this September, Cavan Monaghan will begin promoting the use of clear garbage bags, which will become mandatory on January 1st.  These bags have resulted in significant reduction in garbage production in neighbouring communities such as Douro-Dummer and Asphodel, and their use was adopted last month as part of the… Continue reading

Veltri Homes 

Before the arrival of the Highlands of Millbrook, for decades developers have been making their mark on a much smaller scale, establishing homes in this rural community north east of the GTA. Since the late 1960’s Mario Veltri has been quietly building homes in Millbrook, purchasing new locations with the… Continue reading