The Millbrook Valley Trails Connects to the Ganaraska Forest

  When the Millbrook Valley Trails (MVT) Master Plan was first drafted back in 2010, a connecting link to the Ganaraska Forest trails was included as one of the ambitious plans that the committee had hoped to someday take on. The challenge has always been a limited workforce of volunteers… Continue reading

Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council Partner to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths

At the July Council meeting, Enbridge Gas Distribution, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Department announced a partnership to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide- related deaths down to zero. The Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Department received 120… Continue reading

Construction Begins on a New Gymnastics Club

Marcel Rene began dreaming about building a new home for his popular gymnastics club on Lansdowne Street West in 2009.  He found what he thought was an ideal location just down the road across from Heron Landing Golf Course, and snapped it up, then walked into the Cavan Monaghan planning… Continue reading

Golden Wheel to Host Benefit Dance for Fire Victims

A devastating fire last month left an Emily Township couple and their son homeless, but not without support.  Asleep inside their home, Cynthia Price awoke to the sound of flames breaching the exterior wall near the kitchen around 4:30 am, and quickly got her son Andy, husband Dale and dog… Continue reading

Comment – August 2018

The joy and relaxation of summer months has been jarred this month by two tragic local fires.  The silver lining in tragedies like these is often found in the response of friends, neighbours, and even strangers who rally to support the victims of these events, as evidenced by the benefit… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor

Re:         “King Street West Opening Marked by Speeding” – p.10, July 2018 I read with interest – and trepidation – your piece on King Street West finally being completed and the accompanying speeding cars that are increasing in frequency since the street was completed. The Peterborough Police Service ticketing… Continue reading

New Foodland Operator Making his Mark

Al Nanji III has no illusions about his situation – he has big shoes to fill.  After 45 years running the local grocery store, Didi Calhoun had set the bar high.  As the owner with a long track record, it was her store run her way.  It’s a little different… Continue reading