Council Receives Concept Designs for Downtown Park and CMCC Property

On March 17th, Landscape Planning Ltd. presented concept designs for the downtown park and the development of the remaining parkland at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. These plans are intended to serve as a guide to help the municipality prioritize future recreational investments which will occur as funding and resources… Continue reading

Plan Your Local Maple Syrup Tour April 5th and 6th

Visitors are invited to take a tour at our local sugarbushes in celebration of maple syrup production to see how that clear, thin sap is transformed into that thick, rich, sweet confection. Producers will share their secrets, some samples, grading techniques and, weather permitting, a walk through their sugar bush…. Continue reading

Launch of Community Outreach with Habitat for Humanity Build

In 2018, the congregation of the Bailieboro-Springville United Churches got together and formulated a dramatic outreach program. They provided $100,000 in start-up funds to finance the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home in the community.  More donations followed.  Congregation members Don and Pat Wood severed off a corner of… Continue reading

Local Advantage Program Offers Support to Businesses

Peterborough County has launched an economic development program called The Local Advantage.  It’s an outreach program designed to support local economic development officer efforts to support local businesses by providing practical, accessible, comprehensive support to businesses throughout the county.  Local Advantage sessions in Cavan Monaghan are scheduled for the second… Continue reading

OLG Issues Q3 Gaming Revenue Payment to Township

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation provided a payment of $62,118 (OLG) last month as its third quarter payment to the municipality for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), Cavan Monaghan has received $234,901. Since the gaming site… Continue reading

2025 Municipal Tax Rate to Rise by 3.4%

The public meeting for the budget drew eight ratepayers to gain an understanding of the 2025 budget proposals and make their views heard at the January 9th meeting.  Some residents came with specific concerns about infrastructure in their area, while others had broader concerns about the level of the tax… Continue reading

Millbrook Pet Care Service Delivers

You may have seen a colourful bus travelling local residential streets with unusual passengers.  Playfully called the Doggy bus, this converted school bus provides transportation for local pets travelling to a family farm in Fraserville where they enjoy leash-free walks under the supervision of Riley Friesen in her business called… Continue reading

Nexicom: Looking Back – And Forward – On Growth, Investment, and Community Commitment

As this year takes off with a promising start, Nexicom reflects on the last year of milestones, local investments, and enhanced connectivity for residents and businesses in Millbrook and surrounding areas. In 2024, Nexicom made significant strides in delivering value to our customers. Our updated Fibre Internet packages offer faster… Continue reading

Springville Christmas Market

The Springville market moved indoors in December, setting up in the Honky Tonk Angel space at the back of the Golden Wheel restaurant. Among the vendors displaying their gifts was Linda Walton, pictured with her granddaughter. She offers photos mounted on canvas, and can create personalized art from digital photographs… Continue reading