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Now & Then – January 2026: From Cavan to Hollywood
A little while ago I came across an article in the Ontario Genealogical Society archives website. It was likely from the Millbrook Mirror-Reporter, describing the Millbrook Old Boys and Girls reunion in August 1923,…
First Draft of 2026 Budget
In the first draft of the 2026 budget presented at the December 11th meeting, the operating budget requests reflected a 5.8% increase over last year, plus a proposed $4.8 million net capital expenses funded…
North Cavan School Families Celebrate at the CMCC
On the evening of December 5th, North Cavan families congregated at the CMCC for a Christmas event hosted by members of their School Council. They took full advantage of the facilities available, renting the…
Common Ground – October 2025
By Jill Williams “October is bright as a bittersweet berry.”– Hal Borland During this past summer’s impossibly hot and dry summer I kept reminding myself that we had one more season to look forward…
Kids Clothing Swap Fundraiser for Millbrook’s EarlyON Centre on September 21st
Start saving any children’s clothes for ages 0-6 years you no longer need! The Old Millbrook School Family Centre Inc. is planning a Kids Clothing Swap Fundraiser on Sunday September 21st from 9:30am –…
Comment – September 2025
Delegating the Thinking Part As the school season begins, teachers are developing assignments to assess the learning of students in their classrooms. The arrival of AI threatens some of the more traditional assessment techniques.…
Plaque to Commemorate Fire Department Line of Duty Deaths
On June 6th, Fire Chief Bill Balfour submitted a report requesting Council support for a policy acknowledging Line of Duty Deaths among Fire Department staff that are attributable to their work activities, a…
Common Ground – June 2025
By Jill Williams “In the Junes that were warmer than these…” -Yeats Spring has been particularly green and lush this year here in the valley. It was good to see the daffodils and tulips…
Free Tax Clinic Returns April 1st
Centennial Place is once again hosting a free Tax Clinic for qualifying individuals. Taxpayers with individual income of less than $35,000 or family income less than 45,000 in 2024 are eligible for this service. …