Every day we hear reports about the status of the provincial vaccination roll-out. Until recently, the news has been very encouraging, as vaccine supply increased dramatically and residents lined up for their “jabs.” In the last few weeks, vaccine uptake has slowed, and immunization rates now vary dramatically across parts… Continue reading
Vaccines will be offered at the Cavan-Monaghan Community Centre on Tuesday, August 17th from 9 am, and will offer both first and second doses of mRNA vaccines for residents who are aged 18 and up – no appointment necessary. Individuals become eligible for their second dose of the vaccine 28… Continue reading
We all have an idea what “community” means. It’s intimate, local, familiar. In the second week of the 2020 Olympics, that definition may have broadened a bit, if only for a few weeks. We share the frustration of the disqualified athlete who jumps the gun, and the disappointment of the… Continue reading
A few Cavan residents were surprised to learn last week that an application had been made for the approval of a retail cannabis store to operate at the Galerie Q location at 1521 County Rd. 10. Documents posted on the building’s exterior indicate that the deadline for public comments about… Continue reading
With more than twenty years of experience in the landscape and horticulture industry, Darcy Beck of Cavan Hills Landscaping has always been busy, but the pandemic has taken the demand for his work to a whole new level. While inquiries are at an all-time high, finding the resources to… Continue reading
The Summer Company Program is the Government of Ontario’s flagship youth entrepreneurship program which helps youth aged 15-29 try their hand at business ownership by connecting them with up to $3000 in start-up funding, one-on-one guidance from BAC staff, advice and mentorship from local business leaders, access to business workshops,… Continue reading
This weekend the doors opened to the new Millbrook location of Galerie Q at 44 King St. East. Currently featured are works from Raynald Leclerc of Saint Michel de Bellechase in Quebec whose work features heavy oil paint applied with a spatula creating an unusual, deep texture bursting with light. … Continue reading
Last month Millbrook’s downtown area was invaded by another film crew. On Friday, July 23rd, scenes for an episode of Netflix series called “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.” The series features a collection of spooky, hour-long episodes under the direction of Academy award-winning Hollywood Director Guillermo del Toro. Pictured… Continue reading
With two fairs cancelled due to COVID, the Millbrook Agricultural Society has been eager to get back to hosting events. Committee Chair, Kyle Fitzgerald, came up with the idea of hosting a single day event incorporating some of the most popular events at the annual fair. The event is known… Continue reading
