Last week’s compulsory Public Information meeting regarding the Official Plan and By-law amendments required to accommodate the next phase of the Highlands subdivision drew only a handful of attendees. This continues the relatively recent trend of apparent apathy towards big issues in the township. Traditionally there has been robust participation… Continue reading
It’s easy to appreciate the environment these days with sunny skies, warming weather and a symphony of birdsong. Even the honking geese are welcome, for now. For youngsters, the excitement of running through the woods, climbing trees and mucking about in the mud is natural, but comes with consequences, including… Continue reading
I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to see the article by Cori Carveth in the March issue of the Millbrook Times. Writing and talking about the climate emergency can be difficult as it can evoke fear and feelings of helplessness. Cori Carveth’s article balanced the harsh facts… Continue reading
Imagine looking like you’ve lost your COVID weight without losing a pound through treatments you can have over your lunch hour. Donna Keates has opened a body contour spa in Cavan-Monaghan where she can help you lose inches, but not necessarily weight. Sound too good to be true? That’s… Continue reading
Gary Trail and his life and work partner Laine Corp may not be from here, but they are embracing the village with enthusiasm. Laine had a sense of what lay ahead when the couple moved here two years ago, having been raised on a Hereford farm in Omemee and shown… Continue reading
With the seriousness of COVID-19 still a stark reality in our lives, many of us are still all struggling to find creative ways to manage our time at home while also maintaining our physical and mental well being. As you would expect, outdoor activities like the Millbrook Valley Trails have… Continue reading
Ashley Chandler and her husband Chris Cook come from a family of entrepreneurs. The Chandlers have recently sold the family business in Oshawa, so the couple decided to start out on their own and have purchased the property at 1133 County Rd. 10 previously owned by an industrial equipment rental… Continue reading
As you may have read in this month’s companion article “A Space for Birds,” the migration of our feathered friends back to the region is both an occasion for joy in itself and a testament to nature’s resilience. But what does astronomy have to do with birds, you ask? Read… Continue reading
As April arrives and we welcome another pandemic spring, I am reminded of a quotation from the American poet and environmentalist Gary Snyder: “The most radical thing you can do is stay home.” We have all been doing a lot of that since last spring, and as a result many… Continue reading
