More than 250 youngsters participated in last Saturday’s popular fishing Derby hosted by the Millbrook and District Lions’ Club and the Millbrook Chapter of Trout Unlimited. They were looking to snag one of six tagged fish among the 256 Brook Trout that had been added to the pond the week… Continue reading
Those words strike terror into the hearts of parents of most school children because it means change is coming to their daily school routines. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Trustee presented a brief outline of the process that the board has begun to address enrolment imbalances in schools in our… Continue reading
Last week, Peterborough County launched a new Healthcare Needs Assessment form, designed to gather crucial insights directly from the residents of Peterborough County. The feedback will form the foundation of a new strategic plan for the delivery of healthcare in our region. All residents are encouraged to complete the survey… Continue reading
Last month, Cavan Monaghan received the fourth quarter (January 1 – March 31) payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) totaling $72,868 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. This payment brings the township’s total payment for OLG’s fiscal year to $324,499. Since the gaming site opened in… Continue reading
This week’s film production seems to have had a different flavour than ones in the past. The disruption to the downtown was well-managed by friendly, helpful crew. Considerable investment was made in the downtown area to bring the village to the director’s vision of a small, seaside town called Whispering… Continue reading
My six-year-old grandson has discovered hockey this year and become an ardent Leafs fan. Disappointment is around the corner, but losing teaches important life lessons. As a young mother, I remember feeling the insults and injuries received by my children and felt their pain keenly. I wanted to protect them,… Continue reading
I am trying to contact Ian John Liness. Canada 411 lists him at a Cavan phone number which is no longer in service. I am in possession of a number of letters which I believe were written by his father, Edward “Scotty” Liness, to my mother, Margaret Russell, during the… Continue reading
We are having an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser this month! Join us at either branch on Saturday, May 11th from 12:30-2:00pm to enjoy a delicious treat for Mother’s Day. We will have ice cream, cones, and a variety of toppings to choose from. The cost for each person will be… Continue reading
Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing over 60 hampers filled with staples as well as local produce. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland, Millbrook BIA, Millbrook Agricultural Society, Centennial Place, Millbrook Manor, Millbrook-Cavan Firefighter’s… Continue reading
