The Millbrook Times


  • New Ice Rental Allocation Policy Approved

    Last month, Council approved a new ice rental allocation policy to tighten up and clarify the process and conditions surrounding ice rental contracts.  User groups will no longer be able to cancel booked ice rentals by providing 30 days written notice.  This practice has pushed the responsibility of finding replacement users later in the…

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  • New Alcohol Policy Approved

    When the weather heats up, a new policy will kick in allowing alcoholic beverages to be served in sidewalk patios in the township this year.  Last month Cavan Monaghan Council approved a new Municipal Alcohol policy which will allow alcohol to be served by those in receipt of a seasonal licensed patio permit or…

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  • On Me Own By Me Self

    My son was, at least for a while, the youngest zip liner in Nicaragua.  He was two years old at the time and our family had arranged to go zip lining as part of our vacation. My son and I were to keep our feet on the ground while the others zipped overhead.  But…

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  • Behaviour Management Support for Long Term Care

    As life expectancy extends, so does the time spent in a less functional body.  Long term care homes like Centennial Place seek ways to help their residents as they adapt to the inevitable physical and mental decline as centenary birthday celebrations become more common. While there are many challenges facing caregivers for elderly residents,…

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  • Come Cook with Us

    Come and learn how to prepare healthier foods as a New Year’s gift to yourself.  Through hands on learning, this free program helps community members of all ages and stages learn how to prepare healthy meals as they learn new skills, try new foods, practise new cooking methods and learn how to purchase healthy…

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  • Three Business Law Tips for Taking Stock and Starting Fresh in 2018

    If you are an entrepreneur, the start of a new year can be a great time to reflect on what you have built and where you would like to take it next.  It can be a time of revitalization, as well as a time for saying goodbye to outmoded aspects of your venture that…

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