Last month, Council approved a new ice rental allocation policy to tighten up and clarify the process and conditions surrounding ice rental contracts. User groups will no longer be able to cancel booked ice rentals by providing 30 days written notice. This practice has pushed the responsibility of finding replacement… Continue reading
When asked to sign this or that — perhaps a card, receipt, cheque, or maybe even a simple draw ballot — generally we offer up our handwriting without another thought. But have you considered how your signature might be stored? Could it turn up later and be used without your… Continue reading
When the weather heats up, a new policy will kick in allowing alcoholic beverages to be served in sidewalk patios in the township this year. Last month Cavan Monaghan Council approved a new Municipal Alcohol policy which will allow alcohol to be served by those in receipt of a seasonal… Continue reading
My son was, at least for a while, the youngest zip liner in Nicaragua. He was two years old at the time and our family had arranged to go zip lining as part of our vacation. My son and I were to keep our feet on the ground while the… Continue reading
As life expectancy extends, so does the time spent in a less functional body. Long term care homes like Centennial Place seek ways to help their residents as they adapt to the inevitable physical and mental decline as centenary birthday celebrations become more common. While there are many challenges facing… Continue reading
Come and learn how to prepare healthier foods as a New Year’s gift to yourself. Through hands on learning, this free program helps community members of all ages and stages learn how to prepare healthy meals as they learn new skills, try new foods, practise new cooking methods and learn… Continue reading
If you are an entrepreneur, the start of a new year can be a great time to reflect on what you have built and where you would like to take it next. It can be a time of revitalization, as well as a time for saying goodbye to outmoded aspects… Continue reading
The spirit of Truth and Reconciliation is taking root in our schools. After a few weeks of discussions around First Nations, Millbrook South Cavan Kindergarten teachers Tracy Parker and Andrea Read brought their curriculum to life at the end of November. After fielding questions in this study unit, the educators… Continue reading
Lion President Bill Hughes presents a cheque for $5,000.00 to Lion Larry Franks and PID Lion Carl Young of the Fowlers Corners Lions Club, who are coordinating this fundraising campaign. Thirteen local Lions’ club are working towards a goal of raising the funds to purchase a new cataract machine, which… Continue reading
