Louise Bedford at The Valley Shoppe

With young children at home and no daycare available, Louise Bedford has developed an online presence that has allowed her to come to her shop on Saturdays only, when eager customers pick up their orders, hoping some fresh plants will brighten their homes. She hopes to open physically on Sundays… Continue reading

How are Downtown Merchants Faring during the Lockdown?

It took a few weeks for most businesses to absorb the impact of the province-wide shut down when it took hold mid-March.  Not surprisingly, some businesses have been able to adapt and find ways to keep some revenue flowing in even as the doors were closed. Restaurants were able to… Continue reading

Making Time to Spend Outside Means Making Lifelong Memories

When I think about most of my vivid childhood memories, they have one thing in common: those memories took place outside.  I remember running through the sprinkler in our backyard, going to pick strawberries with my sister and my Mom and then sitting on the porch hulling them so she… Continue reading

4th Line Theatre Hosts Live Stream Reading of The Cure for Everything

Backed by funding from longtime supporter Nexicom, the 4th Line Theatre continues to offer online programming this June. Like everyone else in these unprecedented times, 4th Line is responding to the need to encourage people to stay home by creating online programming. The company is excited to bring the world… Continue reading

The Role of Baxter Creek in the Development of Millbrook

It is widely known that without Baxter Creek, Millbrook would not exist.  In the early 1820’s when this area was settled, a man named John Deyell chose to build his grist and sawmill on “E ½ 12th in 4th Concession”. Originally called Deyell’s Mill, this is what we now know… Continue reading

Managing Local COVID-19 Cases

After learning of several positive tests amongst residents in Cavan Monaghan, Council members passed a motion at the April 6th Council meeting seeking reassurance from Peterborough Public Health that effective steps were being implemented to ensure local residents with positive COVID-19 test results adhere to the mandatory self-isolation period. Medical… Continue reading

An Unfinished but Memorable Season for the Millbrook Stars Peewee Hockey Team

The call came just after practice, an extra practice in fact added to the teams schedule to prepare for the upcoming Play off Championship series in which the Millbrook Stars Peewee LL had qualified to play.  The call was from the OMHA…..and with that call the hockey season was done. … Continue reading

Cavan Monaghan Receives 4th Quarter OLG Payment

Late last month, the township received the fourth quarter (January 1 to March 31, 2020)  non-tax gaming revenue payment of $86,016  for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Any payment for the next quarter will be significantly lower as the facility, along with all OLG facilities and service providers closed… Continue reading

Late Fees Waived Present Financial Hit to Township

In response to the challenges presented by COVID-19, in mid-March the township made the decision to waive all late payment penalties for any invoices for property taxes and water/wastewater bills due during the COVID-19 municipal office closure timeline. Residents can continue to pay invoices in all regular options with the… Continue reading