Author: The Millbrook Times
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
It may be hard to believe in this age of scientific wonders, but barely 100 years ago the best astronomers in the world were debating whether the Milky Way, our home galaxy, might be…
Common Ground – July 2021
“Parnassus has its flowers of transient fragrance.” Dr Johnson The porch triffid, aka Nicotiana sylvestris, continues to confound visitors. Many people have asked me what on earth is that giant plant with drooping white…
It’s Okay to Say You’re Not Fine These Days
My Dad and sister are coming to visit today. It will be the first time in seven months that I have seen my Dad. This morning, I finally allowed myself to be excited because…
Infrastructure Funding Approvals Just One Part of the Puzzle
In 2019, a new grant program called Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program was announced. Eager to secure funding for some local projects, an application was made under the Community Culture and Recreation stream, where…
Letter to the Editor – June 2021
Generating Waste to Collect Yard Waste I am a resident of Cavan and am disappointed to see that the yard waste we put out for collection is no longer accepted in reusable containers. Those…
Fire Station Plan Discussions Focus on Site Selection
At the last Council meeting, Fire Chief Bill Balfour presented recommendations for the Conceptual Design and Site Selection for the new Fire Hall. The report was based on the analysis and recommendations from Greenview…
New Parkland Comes to Towerhill Development
At the May 17th Council meeting, Recreation Coordinator Melissa Als presented a report outlining the plans for the installation of the playground design that was included in the subdivision agreement in the Towerhill South…
4th Line Theatre Pivots to New Format for August
After fifteen months of making, revising and pitching plans to host a show following the theatre’s normal format, management at the Winslow farm have decided to proceed with a slightly different format. While the…
COMMENT: Are We There Yet?
Not quite, but we’re getting closer. With COVID-19 cases falling and vaccine rates rising, it’s hard to image that we won’t be released from our homes in some small way in the next two…