Paramedic services throughout Southeastern Ontario are introducing a new system for 9-1-1 emergency calls. Peterborough County/City Paramedics (PCCP) officially transitioned to the new system on March 26, 2025. The new system is part of the Government of Ontario’s YourHealth Plan. This new system requires 9-1-1 callers to answer a set… Continue reading
In February, Cavan Monaghan resident Leslie Bilcox launched a second Period Purse drive in the township, collecting unopened personal hygiene projects including menstrual pads, Tampons ,as well as new underwear products. The donations were directed to the Crossroads Women’s Shelter operated by the YWCA in Peterborough and the Millbrook Foodshare…. Continue reading
Ice Storm Emergency Update: The township of Cavan Monaghan is urging residents to remain vigilant and take precautions in response to the recent ice storm that has caused damage across the community. Icy conditions have resulted up downed trees, danged power lines and hazardous roads. Residents are advised to: Stay… Continue reading
It has been a long wait, but the much-anticipated new Fire Hall is now operational. There are still boxes to unpack and some final touches to complete, but ambulances and fire trucks are now responding to calls for service from this new facility, which replaces the facility on King Street… Continue reading
A group of residents meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 am the CMCC to get a little exercise, but they get more benefits than a few extra steps in their day – they find an opportunity for social interaction with some of their neighbours. There is no pressure to walk… Continue reading
Paul Polak is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who completed part of his internship at Cavan Chiropractic, shadowing the physiotherapist and Chiropractors practicing out of that clinic. Upon completion of his training he was hoping to join their group of massage therapists but there was not enough space to bring… Continue reading
Prior to opening the arena to users in the fall, tests are performed to ensure the building is safe to occupy. This process was initiated after a Designated Substance Survey of the Millbrook arena conducted by engineering consultant Cambium Inc. in 2023 identified the presence of mould. At that time,… Continue reading
Cavan Monaghan is served by a Volunteer Fire Department which has only four full time staff, which includes the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, a Fire Clerk and a Fire Prevention Officer. At the most recent Council meeting, a new position to support Firefighter training was approved. In the… Continue reading
Peterborough County’s Healthcare Advancement Coordinator Lori Richey came to Cavan Monaghan to provide an update on her efforts to recruit full-time physicians to the region on Monday. She was hired to help stem the growth in the number of Peterborough County residents without a family doctor which is estimated to… Continue reading
