Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor
We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
Upcoming Events
Sep11Thu2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthSep 11 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →5:45 pm Take Off Pounds Sensibly @ St. Thomas Anglican ChurchTake Off Pounds Sensibly @ St. Thomas Anglican ChurchSep 11 @ 5:45 pmTake Off Pounds Sensibly: Every Thursday at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Millbrook. Weigh in at 5:45pm, meeting begins at 6pm. Parking is available behind the church off Manor Drive. For more information, call Lou at 705-944-5422 or email bluemoons@nexicom.netSep12Fri202511:30 am BBQ Lunch (September) @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookBBQ Lunch (September) @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookSep 12 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pmSeptember 12th and 26th from 11:30 to 1:30pm. Eat here or take out.11:45 am Zumba Gold & Body Training @ Millbrook ManorZumba Gold & Body Training @ Millbrook ManorSep 12 @ 11:45 amFridays at 11:45 am at the Millbrook Manor.*pre-registration required-call 705-932-2011.Sep14Sun2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthSep 14 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →10:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook South Cavan Public SchoolSep 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmSundays from 10 am to 1pm in the parking lot of Millbrook South Cavan Public School. Find fresh farm products including fruit, vegetables, eggs and flowers, along with local cheese, wine, and artisan products produced locally.Sep15Mon2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthSep 15 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →
Tag Archives: October 2021
Suzanne’s Hot Stuff Delivers Heat and Flavour
Suzanne Schmidt is confident, straight-forward, and also a great cook. Her flavours are rooted in her Guyanese background and all include heat, but her products deliver more than that burning sensation. Her products are carefully crafted to showcase flavour, featuring sweet mango, lemon and pineapple, savoury garlic and onions and… Continue reading
Another Subdivision Application for Millbrook’s Fallis Line
Early last month, Peterborough County posted another Completed Application of Subdivision plan for Millbrook. The new site is located to the south east of the intersection of Fallis Line and County Rd. 10, with a 300 m frontage along the County Road and a 580 m frontage along a future… Continue reading
New Five-Year Police Contract Finalized
In January, Council approached the OPP to provide a proposal to provide police services to Cavan-Monaghan in order to secure a second bid for the expense that represents more than $1.3 million of annual operating expenses in the township budget. To allow adequate time for a complete response, a… Continue reading
Peterborough County’s Transportation Master Plan Considers ORV Options
Gene Chartier of Paradigm Consulting made a presentation to Council as a spokesperson for Peterborough County explaining considerations of how the updated Transportation Master Plan would address Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) traffic on County Roads. Cavan-Monaghan Council has decided to wait until this decision has been made before establishing the regulations… Continue reading
Council Considers Regulations for Cannabis Cultivation in Cavan-Monaghan
Last month Meridian provided further details regarding regulatory options to the township for the commercial cultivation of Cannabis. Cannabis is grown in one of three ways: as an outdoor crop possibly protected by hoop houses; in greenhouses and in warehouse-type buildings in industrial areas. Indoor cannabis production and processing facilities… Continue reading
What We Need
We are beginning to emerge from our cocoons, testing the water at outdoor events that previously were the hallmark of our community. From Bush Pulls to Touch a Truck and downtown events, there are plenty of opportunities to mingle with neighbours and celebrate our community. Perhaps meeting in person will… Continue reading
Letter to the Editor
Last CM Council meeting, Council approved about 100 mountain bike cyclists, 10 at a time, to race at various spots on Cavan-Monaghan walking trails for 6 hours on Sunday, October 3rd. Final approval is pending verification of event insurance. Potential benefits – food and lodging. Total time to approval –… Continue reading
Food Bank Donation
Lions’ Vice President, Paul Hayne, presented a cheque to Jim Cooper of the Millbrook Food Share. The cheque was for $700 and that was the proceeds from the Lions Drive Thru Breakfast. This was the last one for the year and was held on September the 12th. The Lions would… Continue reading