Comment – December 2018

  Last week the Federal Finance Minister told us things were pretty rosy in the Canadian economy, but actions speak louder than words.  A healthy economy doesn’t need propping up, yet his fiscal update projected deficit spending as far as the eye could see.  I’m not sure just where the… Continue reading

Ring in the Season at the Community Choir Christmas Concert

Our Community Choir is hosting another Christmas concert this year on December 9th at 2:30 at the Millbrook Christian Assembly in Millbrook. Under the skillful direction of Mark Hiscox and featuring his brother Justin on piano, the group will provide a festive afternoon of musical entertainment followed by light refreshments… Continue reading

Water Bottles Reincarnated in Stylish Ladies’ Active Wear Line

Oasis Boutique owner Nancy Fallis is becoming more discriminating in choosing the clothing line selection she offers at the store.  No longer satisfied to offer stylish, reasonably-priced women’s clothing and accessories, she is striving to streamline her product lines to focus on those produced in Canada or at least under… Continue reading

Christmas at our Libraries

Is it December already?!  Are you ready to get in the Christmas spirit? Join us at the Bruce Johnston Branch Saturday, Dec 1st, 11:00 am, where we will be decorating for the holidays. We will also be making felt Christmas trees and decorations at the Bruce Johnston Branch, Saturday Dec… Continue reading

Recycled Sweaters Find New Life as Stylish, Environmentally-Friendly Mittens

It’s not glamourous but it is commendable; Amanda Benns creates beautiful, hand-made mittens using items destined for the second hand store or even the dump. She scoops up used, unloved and untrendy sweaters and diverts them from their looming, ignoble end, using them as raw materials for her beautiful and… Continue reading