NOW OPEN! – New Café Owners

NOW OPEN!!! The restaurant at Clarke’s Service Centre will reopen under new management.  Clarke’s Café will be managed by Taylor Post, pictured left, and owned by Heather and Mike Clarke.  The café will be open seven days a week from 6am to 3pm as soon as they get the green… Continue reading

Local Entrepreneur Builds a Business with a Social Conscience

How would you like to purchase some cozy, colourful Christmas gifts that support the local economy as well as artisans abroad who are sustaining ancient local traditions while sustaining their families?  Alpaca Sweaters and More is your source. Amy Dechaine grew up in Ecuador with her Canadian mother and Ecuadorian… Continue reading

What Pandemic? New Bobcat Dealership Opens in Cavan-Monaghan

This May, Jeff  Traynor opened a new Bobcat dealer on Whittington Drive in Cavan-Monaghan. It was an unlikely moment to launch a new business, but this owner/operator thinks long term and this isn’t his first rodeo.  His mission is to become the compact industry leader in Durham, the GTA and… Continue reading

Cavan-Monaghan Transfer Station

It’s always fun at the Cavan Monaghan Transfer Station with Scott and Tom.  To keep us all in the Hallowe’en spirit, Scott and Tom created a scary creature with found materials.  Go check it out!  And on a personal note, these two gentlemen are always so positive and helpful when… Continue reading

New Bridal Shop Brings Some Glamour to Downtown

Downtown Millbrook just became a little classier with the arrival of a new Bridal shop called Menzies House. The atmosphere in the shop is not uptight, and tears are not required while making the dress selection.  The only drama customers will find at Menzies House is in the dresses.  Owners… Continue reading

COVID’s Impact on Township Finances

For months now, local news broadcasts repeatedly mention the dire financial impact of the pandemic on the finances of the City of Kawartha Lakes, indicating the combination of lost revenues and increased expenses has left a deficit exceeding $3 million.  What is the impact in Cavan Monaghan? Many the biggest… Continue reading

Fern’s Flowers Closes

After a long attempt to maintain the flower shop, Gwen and Bill made the difficult decision to close Fern’s Flowers last month. The decision was sparked by many factors, both internal and external, leaving the owners with no other reasonable alternative.   The closure of Fern’s Flowers will allow them to… Continue reading