Comment – Spring has Sprung
A reluctant spring has finally arrived and we are all taking a deep breath, appreciating the flora and fauna that have been in hiding for so many months. As we hurry about doing our thing, let’s take time to appreciate all we have around us, and if we need to, spruce up our…
Letter to the Editor – In Praise of Intimate Settings
Lately I have had the pleasure of hearing great live music by Canadian musicians in a small venue. There is an intimacy with the music, the musicians and the audience. That informality is a privilege made possible by the architecture of the setting, and the camaraderie of a small crowd. My most recent musical…
Get Out – The Pond in Spring
Now that the snow has finally melted after that late winter storm last month (that’s right: our worst winter weather occurred in the middle of April!), we can see sure signs that spring is definitely on the march. One week snow and ice; the next, dormant grass springs to life, and then in…
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 5 from 9am to 12 noon. If we have poor weather, the alternate rain date will be Saturday May 12. Everyone is welcome and there…
Cavan Monaghan Emergency Staff Equipped with Naloxone
At the April 3rd Council meeting, Fire Chief Bill Balfour requested approval to secure emergency kits of Naloxone used to treat opioid overdoses. The request was prompted by a letter from the office of the Fire Marshal which outlined the expansion of the Ontario Naloxone Program to police and fire services within the Province.…
Council Column – May
This year spring came in like a lamb and went out like a lion. I want to thank everyone for their patience as the Public Works department worked around the clock to clear the roads with the two plows we own. Now that the warmer weather seems to be arriving, the Millbrook Valley…