Common Ground – The Truth about February
“The truth about February is that she is the worst month of the year.” A.A. Milne During a recent cold snap I was reading a certain jaded English essayist. He suggested a party game for the entertainment of his house guests. Guests were to compile anonymous lists of their most irrational and strongly held…
New Art in the Library Installation
This month a new photography exhibit will begin in the Keene library, featuring pieces produced by Anne Corke. A retired IT professional, Anne now lives in Cavan Monaghan with her two Lakeland Terriers. Her favourite subject to photograph is nature, from panoramic landscapes to macro views of flowers. The endless patterns and colours…
Maple Leaf Cavan FC – Soccer Club News
First of all, congratulations to the Cavan FC Men’s Team who finished the 2018 Season as double Champions, taking home the Ontario Soccer League – Frank Docherty Cup & Winning the Central East Division of the Ontario Soccer League. Top Honours also awarded to team Captain Mark Van beek who won the Golden Boot…
Minor Ball Hockey League Prepares for Season Three
As the end of the local ice hockey season draws near, minor hockey players can find solace in the knowledge that its warm-weather equivalent will be starting soon on home “ice” to the void. Players can switch their hockey skates for sneakers for a warmer hockey experience in the Millbrook arena this spring. Last…
Public/Private Partnership Strengthening Mobile Broadband Service Across Eastern Ontario
Last fall, the CRTC announced new targets and funding to ensure rural and remote areas across the country have access to voice and broadband internet access services on fixed and mobile wireless networks. Among the targets were upload and download speeds, unlimited data options for fixed broadband services and access to current mobile wireless…
Encouraging a New Generation of Beekeepers
The Kawartha Junior Beekeepers Program was established in 2017 and is a hands-on program for children aged 8 to 12 years who are interested in learning about beekeeping. The program follows the beekeepers’ year – from equipment preparation to honey harvesting. Each month, from February to October, the students learn to be stewards of…