Meet Gary Boyle with Backyard Astronomy

Gary Boyle will help us gaze up at the skies knowingly once again by sharing his expertise about the wonders of our universe. A seasoned professional, Gary enjoys sharing his considerable knowledge through outreach programs from lectures, columns, newsletters and tv appearances and writes a monthly column for the Royal… Continue reading

Water Rate Relief for Millbrook

After repeated complaints about water rates since the opening of the new treatment plant, Council directed staff to investigate ways to reduce them.  Rates had risen significantly in part because the new facility was subject to new legislative requirements for asset replacement reserves to ensure the sustainability of municipal assets. … Continue reading

Cavan Agri Services: Helping Generations of Farmers Grow Their Businesses

It’s basic math, applied to chemistry.  Crops use nutrients, absorbing them to fuel their growth.  When crops are harvested, these nutrients are harvested as well, leaving behind soil that has been depleted by its effort to feed the plants.   To maintain soil productivity, these nutrients must be replaced to allow… Continue reading

What’s On at Our Libraries – March 2019

  Spring is just around the corner, come and see what the CMLibraries has to offer! Warmer days are within reach, so this month’s Knit it Forward Club’s pattern is a beautiful market bag. Join us Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00am at our Millbrook Branch, or Saturday, March 23rd at… Continue reading

Pump Track Proposal Receives Warm Reception

Council was introduced to an interesting recreational opportunity at last month’s Council meeting when biking enthusiasts John Frizzle and David D’Agostino outlined their proposal for a local Pump Track. These installations consist of a continuous bike loop that users can ride without pedaling, which incorporates berms, criss-crossing lines and smooth… Continue reading

Township’s Building Boom Continues

It should be no surprise that building activity in the township was extraordinary last year.  According to the Building Permit Activity Report filed by Chief Building Official Kyle Phillips at the January 14th Council meeting, permit count more than doubled, total dwellings created increased almost five-fold, the value of construction… Continue reading