The creators of the surprising phenomenal success of video game Pokemon Go must be onto something. The game claims to bridge a virtual world with the real world through a type of scavenger hunt where players “capture” imaginary species in what is being termed an “augmented” reality game using a… Continue reading
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) began mailing Property Assessment Notices last week across the township, reflecting an average increase in local property values of 3.9 per cent per year since the last assessment conducted in 2012. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation, responsible for… Continue reading
Did you know your home can be stolen while you’re still living in it? It’s called “title fraud” and it’s a potential outcome of being a victim of identity theft. Protecting yourself against identity theft is a precaution more and more people are taking these days. I know many families… Continue reading
It’s been a hot and dry summer without any indication of it letting up. Ditches are bone dry and water levels are very low in the swamp. ORCA has placed a 20% Water Conservation low-water warning to the public. Thanks to our deputy-mayor, John Fallis, for encouraging council to investigate… Continue reading
Possibly the most prevalent “addiction” of all, one that starts early in life and is linked to excessive weight gain, dental decay, chronic diseases like diabetes and even some cancers, is the addiction to sugar. About 15% of our total caloric intake in Canada comes from sugar, despite World Health… Continue reading
Wow a grand slam! On Tuesday June 21st the Millbrook South Cavan intermediate girl’s 3-pitch team showed excellent sportsmanship and skills throughout the day. Some grade eights from the team thought it was a great way to end the year before they graduate. Our team did an amazing job by… Continue reading
WOOSH! Did you know that the water in the Niagara Falls reaches up to 48km per hour? Here at Millbrook South Cavan public school the grade eight grads just returned from Niagara Falls! It is a continuing ritual at our school for more than 10 years. The grade sevens here… Continue reading
This year the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) celebrated 50 years in business at their Annual General Meeting held at Trent University on the weekend of July 15th. During the three-day event, producers took time to visit some local “sugar shacks” to see how it’s done around here. After… Continue reading
