Anglers Young and Old Come out for the Annual Fishing Derby

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

Cavan-Monaghan Receives Q4 OLG Payment

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

COMMENT – Building Resilience

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

Elementary School Gymnastics Meet Draws 650 Participants

Last week, local elementary students participated in the annual Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Gymnastics and Dance competition at the Wellness Centre in Peterborough. This year there were over 650 athletes from all parts of the Board participating in this amazing event. North Cavan took an incredible 53 gymnasts… Continue reading

Harness Racing Season Opens May 17th

This year, the weekly harness races at Kawartha Downs take place on Friday nights instead of Saturdays, and as always, admission is free. The season includes 18 race dates, wrapping up on September 13th. ‍Horse racing is an exciting sport, dynamic business and a major contributor to the agricultural economy in… Continue reading

Millie Evades Capture but Reacher is Not So Lucky

The Millbrook Fishing Derby was a resounding success, with over 250 young anglers casting their lines into the Millbrook Pond. Anglers were rewarded for their efforts as well, with reports of more 100 fish caught throughout the morning. The rain held off for a while but there was a chill in… Continue reading

Millbrook Figure Skating Carnival Signals the End of the Season

As the community grows, so do the enrolment at popular youth programs like our Figure Skating Club.  It has grown from a registration of 40 members before the pandemic to almost 160 participants this season. Most of them start in the learn-to-skate program called CanSkate, which is designed for beginners… Continue reading

All the Right Moves

Annie Smith (centre) with participants in her group fitness classes currently on offer for participants of all abilities at the CMCC on Tuesdays from 10:30 and Thursdays from 11:35 until May 2nd.  The forty-five minute classes include a variety of exercises using equipment she provides, such as BOSU balls and… Continue reading