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

Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras- What’s it all About?

Pancake Day is a tradition at St. Thomas Anglican Church. It falls on the day before Ash Wednesday on the Christian calendar. Because the actual date is determined by that of Easter, for which the date varies each year, you have to watch for it. The name “Shrove Tuesday” comes… Continue reading

4th Line Theatre hosts Christmas-themed Reminiscence

4th Line Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell invites members of the community to join her for an afternoon of winter memories and reminiscences of Christmases past, with an eye to creating a Christmas-themed show in the near future. Renowned Canadian Playwright Beverley Cooper is happy to be working with… Continue reading

TEAM CANADA wins 1st Annual World Junior Classic Tournament

The Bantam BEA LL stars have had a great 2016/2017 season going 27-19-9. Ever since they made it to the semi-finals in their last tournament in Ottawa they have been excited for their home tournament weekend. This was the 1st Annual World Junior Classic, a tournament where each team is… Continue reading

TEAM CANADA wins 1st Annual World Junior Classic Tournament

The Bantam BEA LL stars have had a great 2016/2017 season going 27-19-9. Ever since they made it to the semi-finals in their last tournament in Ottawa they have been excited for their home tournament weekend. This was the 1st Annual World Junior Classic, a tournament where each team is… Continue reading