Thanks for 50 Years of Service

This month marks 50 years since Dr. Dave VanLoon and his wife, Claire, moved to Millbrook, as Dave began his career as a family doctor. He assumed the practice of Dr. Hobbs and, at first, his medical practice continued to operate out of the retired doctor’s home. Soon, the new… Continue reading

Bill Shaw Assumes Cavan Councillor Role

Bill Shaw was as surprised as anyone at the speed with which he assumed the Cavan Councillor position that suddenly became vacant upon the passing of incumbent Cathy Moore, his late wife. Shaw had never been particularly interested in politics, but he understood there was work his late wife would… Continue reading

Minor Ball Hockey League Prepares for a New Season

As the end of the local ice hockey season draws near, minor hockey players can find solace in the knowledge that its warm-weather equivalent will be starting soon on home “ice” to fill the void. Players can switch their hockey skates for sneakers for a warmer hockey experience in the… Continue reading

Cavan-Monaghan Receives Third Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment From OLG

Last month, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issued a third quarter (October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $91,381 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Slots Kawartha Downs.  For the same period, the City of Peterborough received $579,498 for hosting Shorelines… Continue reading

Council Gets Closer to Rezoning of Syer Line Property

Cavan-Monaghan purchased the agricultural property located at 1066 Syer Line in November 2019.  Close to Highway 115 and set amongst commercial neighbours such as Todd Equipment, Iron Ore Equipment and Camp Mart, the property was seen as an ideal candidate for redesignation for an employment purposes to attract jobs to… Continue reading

Arena Lacrosse League Announces Revised Schedule

The Arena Lacrosse League’s East Division has announced an updated schedule beginning February 5th. The Peterborough Timbermen will open their season that day at Millbrook Arena at 2 p.m. against the Paris RiverWolves. The ALL season was originally scheduled to begin mid-December, but the omicron variant and new government restrictions… Continue reading

Crestwood Seeks Partnership in Artificial Turf Installation Project

At the last Council meeting, staff from Crestwood Secondary School presented a request to partner with the Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB in the installation of an artificial turf field at the school. The primary users would be students in the Edge Program, which is a popular athletic program at the… Continue reading