Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League to Host Provincial Finals in July

In addition to running the local ball hockey league operating in Millbrook and Norwood, Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League President Guye Vondette is busy organizing the Ontario Ball Hockey Association’s provincial Championship for Tyke and Novice Teams. This is the first time the Vondette’s league is the host. The event… Continue reading

Ball Hockey Club Pays Tribute to Local Players Fighting Significant Health Challenges

On May 20th, the Minor Ball Hockey players in the Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League(PMBHL)took a few moments between games to at the CMCC to show support for two players who have been battling brain tumors these last few months. Twelve year old Bronson Baxter registered with the league in… Continue reading

Millie Makes an Appearance at the Fishing Derby

Despite the wet and chilly weather, the Millbrook Lions report that 232 children registered for the event. Thanks to a generous donor, the pond was stocked with 500 Brook Trout this year, almost twice the usual number. There were also 11 large tagged brook trout released into the pond each… Continue reading

Temporary Pickleball Courts on Whittington Drive Approved

On April 7th, Council approved a temporary commercial recreation use for the property located at2097 Whittington Drive in Cavan Monaghan. The facility is an attractive commercial facility with tenants including Fairway Golf which offers golf simulator experiences, transport services including Canpar and Loomis. The three year agreement may be extended… Continue reading

Peterborough Curling Club Member Competes in National Wheelchair Championships

The 2025 Canadian Wheelchair National Championships begin Monday in Boucherville, Quebec. Peterborough Curling Club member, Karl Allen, will be curling at the Nationals with team Newfoundland and Labrador. Two-time Paralympic medalist Dennis Thiessen, will be skipping the team. Ten of the twelve provincial competing teams will take to the ice… Continue reading

Skating Carnival Cancelled but Skaters Still Smiling

Millbrook Figure Skating Club’s year end carnival was cancelled by the ice storm last month, eliminating the chance for the club’s 181 members to demonstrate the new skills they had acquired over the season to an appreciative audience of friends and family. Another tradition at these year-end events is the… Continue reading

Millbrook Fishing Derby Returns April 26th

Millbrook Fishing Derby Returns April 26thThis popular event is one of the highlights of the season when the community gathers around the Mill pond to celebrate the arrival of spring. Hosted by the Millbrook Lions Club in partnership with Trout Unlimited, last year the event drew more than250 registrants. The… Continue reading