They are off! Liberal Candidate David Marquis Hopes to move from Municipal to Federal Service
Karen Graham David Marquis is no stranger to political life, having served at the municipal level for 16 years in Brock Township. He hopes to join a Liberal government this fall in Ottawa, where his party plans to make some changes in the way the country is governed. Having grown up and operated a…
On The Line – The Building of the 115
Barbara Aiken Munneke In the early 1950’s, big changes came to the Line. As word came, a highway was going through and families were asked to take in the men who were going to work on this new road, the 115 highway. As the highway was being built, good quality acreage was taken from…
Concert In Cavan Brings A Classical Twist
Melodie Seto Brooke Stewart and Sybil Shanahan formed the musical duo Beaux Strings in 2013. They have been a popular entertainment choice for weddings and other private events ever since they started performing together in 2011. Now, they will be holding their first public concert this Sunday, August 16, right in the violinist’s hometown…
Ahead of the Curve: Local Farmers Produce Premium Beans for Export Markets
Karen Graham There are hundreds of acres around the township planted with Adzuki beans destined for Japan. One of these farmers, Paul Shaughnessy of Bailiboro, began producing the popular Asian bean five years ago under contract with the Hensall and District Co-op located in southwestern Ontario which has managed bean contracts for the Japanese…
Tractor Pulls Returning to Bethany
Sarah Sobanski The roar of tractor engines will sound at the Bethany Park this Saturday (Aug. 15). Bethany’s Lawn Tractor Pulls are returning to the park for the first time since 2011, with a special twist – new entry classes for antique tractors. Big name sponsors like Molson Canadian and Coors, John Deer and…
Tractor Pulls Returning to Bethany
Sarah Sobanski The roar of tractor engines will sound at the Bethany Park this Saturday (Aug. 15). Bethany’s Lawn Tractor Pulls are returning to the park for the first time since 2011, with a special twist – new entry classes for antique tractors. Big name sponsors like Molson Canadian and Coors, John Deer and…