New Running Club Launches April 8th

After living in the community for two years, Courtney Babut is launching a running club in the community to share her love of running with neighbors with a similar mindset. Her vision is to encourage runners of all skills and experience, from novice to marathoners, to band together for a… Continue reading

Walking Group Supports Mind, Body and Soul

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

New Massage Therapist Opens Doors in Millbrook

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

Local Healthcare Town Hall

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

Wendy Belisle Fitness Helps Find Your Best Form

Wendy Belisle is a health, fitness and rehab expert with more than 25 years of experience. She works with people with any level of fitness, building strength, conditioning and helping those recovering from injury.  Wendy is a certified personal trainer and certified fitness consultant and is currently working towards completing… Continue reading

Millbrook Community Care Delivers With Our Support

Community Care is an organization developed to support the health and well-being of seniors and adults with physical challenges live independently in their home.  It provides a wide range of services to help them maintain their independence and dignity.  The Millbrook branch of Community Care operates under the umbrella of… Continue reading

Local Weight Loss Group Hosts Weight Loss Queen

Darlene Gauweiler understands the frustration of those struggling to lose those last ten or fifteen pounds.  She shed 144 pounds over two years, but it took another entire year to lose those last ten pounds.  Darlene will be speaking at a free open event at the Millbrook Take Off Pounds… Continue reading

Family Doctor Recruitment Starts with Accurate Data

Data drives decisions:  that’s the message behind Lori Richey’s presentation to Council in August, where she outlined her role as Healthcare Advancement Coordinator for Peterborough County. Established in October, 2023, the position creates a full-time physician recruitment resource working to stem the growing tide of residents without a family doctor. … Continue reading