Cavan Monaghan Applies for Ice Storm Expense Relief
At the October 20th Council meeting Council supported a request by the Director of Finance/Treasurer Officer Kimberly Pope to apply for a grant to help offset expenses the municipality incurred during the March 2025 ice storm under a new program which pays out up to 75% of eligible expenses. The municipality has identified eligible…
Millbrook South Cavan Students Prepare Postcards for Ukrainian and Canadian Military
Last week, founders of Postcards to the Front Canada joined Millbrook South Cavan students in Mrs. Parish’s Grade 5 class as part of their global awareness studies and empathy development work. This was the group’s third visit to the school, and they spoke to students about Ukraine, where it is and what is happening…
Now & Then – November 2025: From Armoury to Legion Hall, Part One
By Dan Bourgeois Most people in this part of the world know the local Legion Hallon King St in Millbrook. Many have attended various events in this venerable building. However, not that many know that the building was originally an armoury, built by the federal Department of the Militia (now Department of Defense) in…
Open Studio Showcases Local Talent
This year’s annual Open Studio last month featured some new artists along with many of the ones whose work we’ve long admired. The new artists were new to the show, not new to their craft. Among them was Jane Zednick, a strong community activist. Jane is well- known locally for her environmental expertise which…
PILATES STUDIO Coming to Millbrook
Nicole Turco is an experienced Pilates instructor from Cavan who will be launching her own studio later this month on the second floor of 22 King St. East which is the location of the Millbrook Community Care office. The studio will offer classes seven days a week, and will include Reformer Pilates, mat Pilates…
Six New Veteran Banners Joined the Dozen Others Flying in Millbrook During The Weeks Leading Up to Remembrance Day
Meeting in September at the Legion, the sponsoring families were given a preview of the veteran banners that honour their relatives and exchange stories about their service to the nation. Here are a few of their stories. A.T., Gordon and Roderick Armstrong: The Armstrong brothers are uncles of Margaret, Paul and ___ Tinney formerly…