Welch Family: Three Generations of Barn Painters

It’s a niche business, but for Terry Welch, it’s one he learned from his father in the United Kingdom. After working in Britain and Ireland, Welch brought family and his skills to Canada about a decade ago. He now operates his business with the help of his two sons, continuing… Continue reading

Local School are Last Stop on Cops for Cancer Cycling Tour

The Cops for Cancer events arrived at the local schools on May 12th, bringing their usual combination of entertainment and education to North Cavan and Millbrook South Cavan public schools. Launched in 2005, the Peterborough Chapter of the Cops for Cancer began their cycling team, which now travels 1,000 km… Continue reading

Centerville Presbyterian Church Hosts 9th Annual Country Mile Charity Walk/Run

Parents, grandparents, children, teachers, principals and friends joined together early on May 13th to walk or run along Zion line in Cavan Monaghan for a short stroll or a 10K run in support of a local organizations. Conditions were cool with some drizzle, just enough to keep participants comfortable as… Continue reading

North Cavan Spring Fling!

The North Cavan School Council hosted their sixth “Spring Fling,” their final and most anticipated fundraising event of the school year. Despite the dreary weather, students, their families and friends swooped into the school to support their school and have some fun. They raised $1500 for their school events.

Plan B: Township Staff to Seek Alternative Routes to Secure Serviced Industrial Land

Last month, Council rejected an appeal made by Peterborough Chief Administrative Officer Alan Seabrooke that the township accept an alternative payment schedule in compensation for a successful boundary change transferring 4140 acres of residential and industrial lands to the city for future development. Since that meeting, there have been no… Continue reading