Start the New Year with a New Activity at Your Library

Welcome 2019! If your New Year’s resolution was to pick up a new skill or hobby we have you covered! Come and brave the cold and connect with the community, plus we have lots to keep cabin fever at bay. For our little patrons we have storytime available every Thursday… Continue reading

Preliminary Budget Proposes a 2.5% Municipal Rate Hike

Council started their new term in office with a review of the township’s financial situation during a day-long meeting last month, where Director of Finance Kimberley Pope presented a preliminary draft of current budget. In her initial draft, Ms. Pope indicated a rise in the municipality’s Operating budget of 5.8… Continue reading

Discover A Modern Take on a Traditional Craft at the Quilter’s Bolt

You might perceive quilting as a creative and relaxing pastime, a throw back reminiscent of the slower pace of times past.  That might be true for many, but not for Quilter’s Bolt owner Kate DeKlerck.  A wife and mother of two daughters ages 8 and 10, she owns and operates… Continue reading

Dam Construction Nears Completion with Dredging Levels Falling Short

In his report to Council on December 17th,  ORCA CAO Dan Marinigh reported on the progress of this significant capital project. The good news is the project is on budget and the construction activities are nearing completion for the year.  Due to unusual November weather, the final stages of the… Continue reading

New Works Depict Familiar Neighbourhood Scenes

The Millbrook Gallery hosted Yvon and Johanne Lemieux on December 13, 2018, for a meet and greet.  The sale of some of Yvon’s compelling artwork raised a significant amount last year for Peterborough’s Brock Mission and many of those who came out to see him were familiar with his artwork. … Continue reading