Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor
We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
Upcoming Events
May4Sat20242:00 pm 11th Annual Red Pashmina Walk @ Emmanuel United Church11th Annual Red Pashmina Walk @ Emmanuel United ChurchMay 4 @ 2:00 pmAt 2 p.m. there will be a welcome and speakers, and the walk, begins at 3pm. Sponsored by the Peterborough chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. An Afghan family who fled Afghanistan in fear after the Taliban takeover, and who now reside in Peterborough, will be sharing their... Continue reading →May6Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreMay 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.May8Wed2024May10Fri20246:30 pm Game Night – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchGame Night – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchMay 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmBethany Community Hub invites you to enjoy board games, card games and memory games at the lower level of Bethany United Church, 3 George Street, Bethany. Fun for the whole family.May12Sun20249:00 am Springville Market Mother’s Day ... @ Springville Tap ‘N GrillSpringville Market Mother’s Day ... @ Springville Tap ‘N GrillMay 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmFeaturing Mother’s day Brunch until noon, face painting, B12 injections, Reiki treatments, readings, ice cream, live music, and crafts.May15Wed2024May16Thu20247:00 pm Alderville First Nation Historia...Alderville First Nation Historia...May 16 @ 7:00 pmAnnual General Meeting of your Millbrook Cavan Historical Society, at Millbrook Legion Hall. Come and learn about Alderville’s unique history. All welcome. Info: millbrookcavanhs.org
Bridge Upgraded
Celia Hunter The design for the Distillery Street Bridge in Millbrook, scheduled for replacement by the County, which is responsible for all bridges, has been upgraded from the basic design proposed by the County, at a cost to be borne by the townshp. The bridge is described by Councillor Belch… Continue reading
4th Line Theatre… Breaking Ground Delves Into Quaker Oats Fire
Elephants Never Forget… Bill Slavin Completes Graphic Novel Trilogy
Funfolk Is Ready for March Break Fun
Volunteers Will Offer Local Tax Return Help
Volunteers Will Offer Local Tax Return Help
Council Addresses Blood Services
At the recent Rural Ontario Municipalities Association conference, Cavan Monaghan council members were able to meet with John Fraser, assistant to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care. Council members addressed their concern regarding the lack of availability of blood services at the Millbrook Medical Centre. On the advice… Continue reading