Common Ground – October 2023

“Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?” Robert Browning I’m guessing that we’re all tired of the word unprecedented. But this year’s growing season was unprecedented with its consistent (until recently) rainfall and lack of early frost. On the first day of October… Continue reading

Canadian Legion Hosts Youth Contests to Foster Remembrance

The Legion National Foundation invites Canadian youth and children to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of remembrance through visual art and writing through the annual National Youth Remembrance Contests. In the poster contest, participants use their artistic ability to create a poster on the theme of remembrance with… Continue reading

Nexicom’s 125th Birthday Bash

The Millbrook Lions’ Club accept a donation of $1,000 from Nexicom at the company’s BBQ lunch celebrating its 125th anniversary. Pictured is Millbrook Lions’ President Janet Kennedy and Nexicom’s Bill Sandiford as he presents the Lions with a cheque for $1000, while the Lions presented a thank you plaque to… Continue reading

“Collecting our stories” at the Cavan Monaghan Libraries

Residents of the Township of Cavan Monaghan and the surrounding area are invited to the Cavan Monaghan Libraries every Wednesday (Millbrook Branch) and Thursday (Bruce Johnston Branch) from 1-3pm to participate in the CM Libraries new project called “Collecting our stories” made possible through funding from the Ontario Government’s Senior… Continue reading

WWII Veteran Bill Bellinger with the Banner bearing his Name

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill Bellinger on October 2nd at PRHC after suffering a stroke.  Bill was a popular visitor at the Millbrook Legion, known for his quick smile, his enthusiasm for life and his dancing skills.  In WWII he served with the 11th Infantry… Continue reading

Utility Shortage Constraints for Approved Development Projects

Over the past six years, Cavan Monaghan has been a significant contributor to the inventory for new homes in the region, particularly in and around the village of Millbrook. This is not breaking news.  Some of this development was anticipated in the 2015 Official Plan and three Minister’s Zoning Orders… Continue reading