March Masquerade Celebrates Community

The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society’s March Masquerade, held March 25 in Millbrook’s Royal Canadian Legion Hall was all it aspired to be: a glittering gala, a visual spectacle, an evening of laughter and fun, and a very successful fundraiser. The hall was transformed into a Mardi Gras-inspired ballroom through… Continue reading

March Masquerade Celebrates Community

The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society’s March Masquerade, held March 25 in Millbrook’s Royal Canadian Legion Hall was all it aspired to be: a glittering gala, a visual spectacle, an evening of laughter and fun, and a very successful fundraiser. The hall was transformed into a Mardi Gras-inspired ballroom through… Continue reading

Helping Taylor Get on Her Feet

Watching the video of six-year-old Taylor Welch of Pontypool, her wheelchair almost becomes irrelevant. This young lady is all about ability, and her mischievous, fun-loving nature come across very clearly in her ear-to-ear grin. Some would wonder what Taylor has to smile about. Born 12 weeks premature in August of… Continue reading

Medicinal Herbalist Kerry Hackett Comes to Millbrook Garden Club

Gardeners interested in expanding their knowledge of the varied nature and uses of herbs can join the Millbrook and Area Garden club on Wednesday, May 3rd to hear a presentation from well-known herb expert Kerry Hackett. With more than two decades of experience in the field, Kerry is a certified… Continue reading

Ensuring Women’s Reproductive Rights in Peterborough

What is a medical abortion and why should anyone in Peterborough care? Unintended pregnancies continue to occur, despite best efforts at prevention. Even with the best efforts to make every pregnancy a planned and wanted one, there is still a need for abortion services as part of comprehensive reproductive care…. Continue reading

April’s Constellations are Invading the Night Sky

As the Sun sets in the west, Hercules the strong man and Bootes the herdsman are well up in the east. Can’t find the Big Dipper? It’s overhead at this time of year, so look up, up, farther up. Also known as the Great Bear, the Dipper is almost straight… Continue reading

Calorie Counts are on the Menu

Obesity was labelled as a disease by the Canadian Medical Association in October 2015. This decision was important as health care providers, the individual, and the government need to recognize that treatment programs and preventative measures to combat obesity are undeniably required. Motive for this decision is demonstrated by data… Continue reading

Speakers at BIA Breakfast Outline Their Upcoming Events

The audience at last week’s BIA breakfast was provided with a synopsis of some new and special events scheduled for the upcoming season, explained by those in the know. First on the agenda was Valerie Kent of Cavan Arts, who advised that she had begun to organize her next Outdoor… Continue reading