Author: Karen Graham
ERT Hearing on the Sumac Ridge Project Continues
In the midst of a winter storm last Tuesday, November 19, a sizeable crowd was on hand at the Pontypool Community Centre when local presenters were given their chance to speak at the Environmental…
Community Gets Together to Give a Hoot for Food Share
Millbrook’s long-standing fundraising concert series, The Give a Hoot Café, raised a generous cash contribution and hundreds of foodstuffs for the Millbrook & District Food Share on Saturday, November 15.
Christmas in the Village Event… Historic Church Organ Inspires Impressive Program
Celia Hunter The Lye Tracker organ at St. Thomas is one of only three in the province of Ontario to receive a ‘Category A’ designation granted by the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO).
There’s a Fine Tradition of Giving ‘Round Here
Karen Graham The season of giving has begun, and the community is once again jumping in big time.
Health Unit Releases 2014 Report… Limited Incomes: A Recipe For Hunger
At this month’s Board of Health meeting, the Peterborough County-City Health Unit released its annual Limited Incomes: A Recipe For Hunger report based on the recent Nutritious Food Basket survey.
Environmental Review Tribunal Begins Hearing
Andy Harjula The Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) began hearing objections on Monday to the approval for WDP Canada to build five industrial wind turbines on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Approximately 52 residents were in…
Current Council Meets For Final Time
Celia Hunter The final Council meeting for the Cavan Monaghan representatives elected in 2010 was held November 12 with an unusually large audience in attendance.
Ministry Approves Trent Source Protection Plan
The Trent Source Protection Plan was recently approved by the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
Millbrook’s Legion Is Central to Community Life
Celia Hunter In the past few weeks, the focus has been on the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 in Millbrook in the lead-up and the marking of Remembrance Day. However, Legion members and associates…