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Upcoming Events
Dec9Sat20231:00 pm Santa Claus Parade – 2023Santa Claus Parade – 2023Dec 9 @ 1:00 pmThe parade starts at the Millbrook Christian Assembly and travels along King St. to the Old Millbrook Arena. To enter a float, complete an application form on the township website or with staff at the CMCC.2:30 pm Festive Family Drop-in – 2023Festive Family Drop-in – 2023Dec 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmJoin township staff following the Santa Claus parade at the CMCC for cookies, hot chocolate, a Christmas craft and a special visit with Santa!Dec10Sun20232:30 pm Yuletide Cheer Concert by the Ka... @ Cambridge St. United ChurchYuletide Cheer Concert by the Ka... @ Cambridge St. United ChurchDec 10 @ 2:30 pmCome to hear this award-winning choir sing arrangements of traditional carols by John Rutter, David Willcocks and others, joined by guests hand bell performers UnBELLievable.Dec13Wed2023Dec16Sat20238:00 am Breakfast with Santa @ Bethany United ChurchBreakfast with Santa @ Bethany United ChurchDec 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 amCome and join Bethany Community Hub. Enjoy Pancakes, Sausage and Fruit Salad with coffee, tea or juice all for only $5 per person. You will also have the opportunity to purchase photos with Santa.
Tag Archives: health and safety
Cavan Monaghan Volunteer Policing Committee Launches Social Media Sites
The Cavan Monaghan Volunteer Policing Committee is excited to announce the official launch of its social media sites. The goal of the sites is to enhance communication between the volunteer policing committee and the members of the Cavan Monaghan community. The volunteer policing committee was established as a way to… Continue reading
Daylight Savings Starts March 11th
The Cavan Monaghan Fire Department reminds you to: Test your alarms once a month and replace the batteries every year. Replace alarms that are more than ten years old. A working smoke alarm must be located on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection,… Continue reading
Homeguard Inspection Program
Those whose winter plans include an out of town vacation may find improved peace of mind regarding their vacant home after taking advantage of the Peterborough Police Services free Homeguard Inspection program. This is a community-based crime prevention initiative of the Peterborough Police Service Auxiliary officers and that allows community… Continue reading
Police Clarify Rules of the Road for Farm Equipment
On December 4th, Peterborough Police officers Rob Videto and Tom White offered local farmers some insight into the Ministry of Transportation regulations for farm equipment at a presentation held at the Township office. The objective was to clarify some areas of confusion and ensure farm equipment operators understood the legislative… Continue reading
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Local Mosquitoes
Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is advising the public that mosquitoes in the City of Peterborough have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The mosquitoes were trapped from July 17 to 19, 2017. This is the first positive mosquito pool found in Peterborough this year. During the summer months and… Continue reading
Ground Water Monitoring Continues at Former Correctional Centre
Prior to the demolition of the Correctional Centre located at 706 County Rd 10 in Millbrook in 2015, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) conducted a series of tests to identify any potential contamination through a regulatory process provided by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC). Despite repeated requests to receive… Continue reading
Ontario Fire & Life Safety Educators’ Award to Millbrook Resident
Amanda Nichols of Millbrook was the recipient of the 2017 Program of the Year award at this year’s Ontario Fire and Life Safety Educators conference for the program she created on behalf of the Peterborough Fire Services. This prestigious award is given to the fire department which creates a new… Continue reading
Don’t Fall Victim to Fraud
The Peterborough Police are reminding residents of the frequency and ferocity of scams in our neighbourhood, suggesting no matter how sophisticated we might be, we are all potential targets. One of the most intimidating fronts used by scammers is to suggest that they represent the Canada Revenue Agency. Crime prevention… Continue reading
