Members of the Peterborough Curling Club have been participating in the great sport of curling since 1876. Located at 2195 Lansdowne St. West, the club boasts more than 500 members ages eight to 91. The club is a welcoming, inclusive place for anyone interested in the sport, whether they are… Continue reading
Millbrook Minor Hockey is gearing up for the 2024-24 season which begins next month. The club boasts approximately 300 players ages four to eighteen. Recreational teams account for the bulk of the players, with rep teams for players ten years old and higher representing about 30% of the total. Each… Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
