Recycling Changes Designed to Reduce the Impact of Packaging Waste
In June 2021, the Province of Ontario released new recycling legislation to shift the financial and operational responsibility of recycling from municipalities to the organizations that produce packaging, paper and packaging–like products. The objective was to move towards a more thorough recycling process, where materials are collected, recycled and returned to producers who use…
Now & Then – April 2026: Mea Culpa (from the Latin; Through my Fault)
Picture is the real Bank Apartment building located at 14 King St. West, circa early 1980’s. By Dan Bourgeois Erratum; from the Latin for “mistake”. Corrigendum; from the Latin “that which must be corrected”. The above terms are often used to acknowledge a correction to a previously published document. I have an erratum to…
Erin’s House Fundraisers Thank Participants
Erin’s house kitchen party was a great success and we are so grateful to all the businesses in the Millbrook and Bethany area who have donated to our silent auction with amazing gift cards and items…4th line Theater, Moodies, Millbrook Mercantile, Pies by Zach, Foodland, Home Hardware, Sprinkles ‘n Things, Millbrook Needler’s Quilting Guild,…
New Grant Approvals Issued in Support of Two Community Improvement Projects
Millbrook FIT will be taking their fitness sessions on the road thanks to the support of a CIP grant to help purchase extra equipment. At the March 2nd meeting, Council approved two new projects under the Community Improvement Program. The first grant in the amount of $3,118 was awarded to Millbrook FIT to help…
Millbrook Business Improvement Area Sets Their Calendar of Events
Last week at their Annual General Meeting, members of the Millbrook BIA finalized their events for the upcoming season. This Saturday they are sponsors of the Easter Hunt and Brunch which runs from 10 am until 2pm. The egg hunt will take place around the Mill while the Pancake Breakfast will be served at…
Cavan Monaghan Receives Ice Storm Expense Relief
Last fall, Council dedicated authority to apply for a grant to help offset expenses incurred during the March 2025 ice storm to the Director of Finance/Treasurer Officer Kimberly Pope to expedite the application process. Under this program, municipalities could be reimbursed for up to 75% of costs directly linked to their emergency response, cleanup…