2019 County Recognition Award Recipients Acknowledged

Congratulations to the six residents and organizations that were selected by their community for their service to the community. The Peterborough Curling Club was recognized for its contribution to accessibility improvements in the County, Pat Taylor of Taylor Made Signs was acknowledge as a local business leader, the Millbrook Gallery… Continue reading

Community Volunteer of the Year Marion Guthrie

Marion has been an enthusiastic volunteer with Millbrook Community Care for 19 years, contributing a minimum of eight hours each week to seniors in the area.  She can usually be found behind the counter in the New-to-You shop but also hosts seniors coffee clubs, helps out at the organization’s monthly… Continue reading

What’s Ahead for the Old Arena Facility?

It’s the topic of many local conversations. Suggestions abound, ranging from keeping it open as a rink to take advantage of an ice shortage next season, to razing it and converting the area to a green space, or renting out the building to other user groups. While the ice is… Continue reading

CMCC Project Fundraising Total Tops $830,000

  Thanks to the a generous personal donation of $500,000 by local area developer Mario Cortellucci last month, the current fundraising commitment of the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre (CMCC) is approaching its $1 million goal. Scheduled to open in the fall of this year, the Township’s new 43,000+ square foot… Continue reading

Bring your Rakes and Shovels to Help with the Millbrook Valley Trails Cleanup

The Millbrook Valley Trails Committee is inviting anyone who wants to volunteer to assist with the annual cleaning and grooming of our trail network taking place this Saturday May 4th from 9am to 12 noon.  If we have poor weather, the alternate rain date will be Saturday May 11th. Everyone… Continue reading

Community Benefit Dance Raises Almost $4000 for Local Family

Last month, Compass Early Learning hosted a benefit dance for one of their clients, Rebecca de Waard, who early this year suffered a severe car accident.  Seventy-five people attended the event, which featured a silent auction and more than 20 raffle basket prizes all donated by family members and local… Continue reading