New Ice Allocation Policy Strives to Balance User Interests and Budget Concerns

The new policy has been developed to manage the township’s ice venue and facilities to ensure fair and equitable distribution of ice times among all interested user groups and provide a framework supporting the best business model for the municipality.  One of the objectives is to maximize ice rental opportunities… 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

Easter Sunrise Service

A Congregation of 32 people meet at the Old Millbrook School to attend an Easter sunrise service   to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.  Ministers from six Millbrook churches lead the service. From left to right Youth Pastor Scott, Rev. Cathy Underhill, Rev. Tom, Pastor Peter Mills, Clarke Mayhew and Fr…. 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

The Arena: Where Memories and Friendships Were Made

I attended the final skate at the Arena yesterday, and as I sat there in my old spot I began reminiscing, thinking about what that place meant to so many. My last official visit to that arena was in the Fall of 2002 when my late husband’s Cavan Blazer sweater… Continue reading

Puck & Stick and Adult Hockey Final Skate at the Old Millbrook Arena

On March 29th the players participating in the Puck & Stick and the Adult Hockey had their final skate at the Old Millbrook Arena. For the past number of years the Puck & Stick (adult based program for residents 45+ years, use of pucks and sticks only) and the Adult… Continue reading

Eyewear Firm Finds Success With Products Offering Style and Performance

In his career, Paul Storace has veered far from his agricultural roots. When he began working with an eyewear firm in Toronto some 30+ years ago, he knew little about the industry.   He now owns and operates an eyewear design and sales company with a large sales force operating across… 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