Generous Legacy Gift Expands Outdoor Fitness Options

It didn’t take long for township staff to take up the generous legacy gift from The Millbrook Orange Lodge. The organization’s representatives, Robert Packman and Debbie Worr contacted the township to direct funds to enhance the current CMCC recreation facilities.  Last week the concrete pad was poured to allow the… Continue reading

No Routes for ORV’s in Cavan Monaghan

The controversy is over for now. In a split decision, Council decided not to support the proposed one year pilot project that would have allowed the use of ATV’s on a designated route along sections of Dranoel and Glamorgan roads connecting the Victoria Rail Trail near Bethany to a trail… Continue reading

CMCC Begins to Re-Open October 13th

Last month, Council approved a two-phased re-opening approach for the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. On October 13th, the ice surface and walking track will re-open by appointment only for Phase One.  In Phase 2, bookings for the additional facilities including the Community Hall, Studio Room, Meeting Room and Overlook Room… Continue reading

After Doing the Math, Township Prepares Application for Phase 2 Emergency Funding

In a report submitted to Council last month, Cavan Monaghan Director of Finance Kimberley Pope reported that the financial impact of COVID-19 on the municipality totalled $302,875 as of the end of August.  Of this, $188,760 is attributable to lost rental revenues from recreational facilities of $67,747 and late payment… Continue reading

Isaiah Jalsevic: Furniture Maker

Eleven-year old Isaiah Jalsevac is selling furniture he is building in his garage.  Don’t worry, his father John operates the power saw, but Isaiah does the rest.  On occasion he has been known to let a younger sibling help with the painting, but to be frank, he’d rather not.  He… Continue reading

Clipless Versus Flat Pedals

For most mountain bikers, our two-wheeled lives begin on flat pedals. Usually, whichever set happened to come on our first bike and likely accompanied by a pair of runners from the closet. But, as life on two wheels progresses and bikes get upgraded, pedals become a thing that you’re forced… Continue reading