Minor Hockey Kicks Off Fundraising Events for the Community Centre

Millbrook and District Minor hockey has been hard at work for the month of June. While the ice has been out of the current rink for a few months now, we have been prepping for the upcoming hockey season. Summer isn’t “break time” for the MDMHA Board of Directors. There… Continue reading

Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute’s Strawberry Supper

Pictured is Mrs. Wilson a member of the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute, serving a strawberry dish to Graciela and Galo Egas, visitors from Ecuador. The visitors were most impressed with the local community spirit and their fantastic ham and mashed potato meal. The Women’s Institute held a successful strawberry supper… Continue reading

211 – Ontario’s Helpline for Community and Social Services

The objective of this project is admirable:  to help Ontario residents navigate the complex network of health and human services 24/7, acting as a gateway to community, social, mental healthm and related government services.  Although it’s been available in Peterborough since 2009, it’s probably one of the least-known support systems… Continue reading

Lions’ Support for Sight

Last month the local Lions’ Club held their ninth annual Walk for Dog Guides.  The lovely weather brought out the participants, with eight registered walkers accompanied by twenty supporters, including a young baby.   Twenty six local businesses also supported the cause, providing items for the gift table and loot bags. … Continue reading

Information Session Outlines Municipal Candidate Roles and Responsibilities

  Information Session Outlines Municipal Candidate Roles and Responsibilities Last week a dozen interested residents from Cavan Monaghan and Otonabee South Monaghan attended the joint information session developed to inform potential municipal representative candidates for the October election about the election process and the roles and responsibilities that come with… Continue reading

North Cavan Students Unveil their Quilt Block

It’s been a year since grade one and four students at North Cavan public School took pencils and paint to develop their quilt blocks relying on one of 12 traditional quilt patterns and a selected colour pallet developed by members of the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail group. The creative… Continue reading

Pedal for Hope

Local elementary schools outdid themselves this year in their fundraising efforts for pediatric cancer research with their donations to the local Pedal for Hope project.  This three-week, 1,000 kilometre cycling tour across central Ontario features local police service staff volunteers who visit 46 elementary schools delivering a message about cancer… Continue reading

Free Parenting Seminar at North Cavan Public School

Principal Martin Twiss is excited about the upcoming seminar entitled “Building Resilient Families” that his school is hosting on the evening of June 12th.  This free event will provide parents and caregivers with a wealth of information designed to answer some common questions and provide expert insight into some of… Continue reading