Garden Club Speaker To Discuss the Role of Native Plants in the Garden

Gardening with Native Plants will be the subject of the Millbrook & Area Garden Club’s meeting on Wednesday June 5th when Paul LaPorte will speak on the topic “Building Biodiversity with Native Plants”. Paul will discuss the definitive role that native plants have in the life cycle of insects/pollinators and… Continue reading

Local Author and Columnist Janet Stobie Honoured by University of Toronto

At the Emmanuel College Alumni Day, local author, Janet Stobie received the Emmanuel College Alumni Service Award for her contribution to the United Church and the world, through her books and her inspirational speaking. Over the past fourteen years, Janet has written and published eight books, two novels, Fireweed and… Continue reading

Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame asks MCHS to Help Trace the Origin of a Jersey in Their Collection

The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society provides support and research help to those looking for their ancestors in this area or have questions about local history. Notably this year, we searched our holdings to provide materials for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of St. John’s Church at Ida, and… Continue reading

CORRECTION In the May edition, there was a figure missing in the Water Rates article- my mistake.  According to Director of Finance Kimberley Pope, in 2010, the combined Water and Wastewater reserves balance was $882K for a water network and sewer asset class valued at almost $16 million kg.

Public Meeting Facilitates Better Understanding of Water Rate Issues

More than 30 residents attended the Public Meeting on April 11th to voice their concerns and better understand the water and wastewater system charges that have risen significantly since the launch of the new water plant facilities in 2015. These water rates were established in 2015 as part of a… Continue reading

New Ice Allocation Policy Strives to Balance User Interests and Budget Concerns

The new policy has been developed to manage the township’s ice venue and facilities to ensure fair and equitable distribution of ice times among all interested user groups and provide a framework supporting the best business model for the municipality.  One of the objectives is to maximize ice rental opportunities… Continue reading

What’s Ahead for the Old Arena Facility?

It’s the topic of many local conversations. Suggestions abound, ranging from keeping it open as a rink to take advantage of an ice shortage next season, to razing it and converting the area to a green space, or renting out the building to other user groups. While the ice is… Continue reading