Author: The Millbrook Times
Get Out! – Encased in Ice!
What a bad winter for ice! The cold weather began rather early; but after an initial snowy period the snow disappeared until recently. Unfortunately along with the dramatic rises and drops in the temperature…
Public Health Warns of Radon Gas Risk in the Home
Last month, Peterborough Public Health conducted two workshops to educate consumers about the risk of radon gas in the home. According to Health Canada, radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that occurs…
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…
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.…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
Public Input Sought to Address Waste Management Challenges
According to County records, Cavan Monaghan has the dubious record of being the largest garbage generator per capita in the County, creating more than 237 kg per capita in the first nine months, compared…