BIA Bucks to Boost Local Spending
The Millbrook BIA is launching a new program where customers can purchase gift certificates in denominations of $25 to be redeemed at any participating restaurant or retailer in town. The certificates are available at Exit 38 and the Millbrook Wine Shoppe and can be used for purchases at any location which displays the BIA…
School Board Examines Ways to Reduce Enrolment Pressure at Crestwood
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDS) is launching an accommodation review for several school catchment areas to address changing student enrolment. According to a board report issued this week, enrolment within the board has been growing by roughly 2% per year over the last five years; a trend that is expected to…
Donation Drive for Personal Hygiene Products brings Significant Contributions to Community
A Period Purse donation drive ran from October 27th through November 10th throughout the Township of Cavan Monaghan. The objective of this drive was to raise awareness about the importance of eliminating period poverty while collecting donations of hygiene products for those in need. I’m happy to share that the donation drive was successful…
Traditions, Memories, Christmas Trees
When I was a child, it seemed the brightly coloured lights sparkling on our Christmas tree lit up the world. Over the years, I’ve tried clear glass lights, white lights, blue lights on our tree, but I always return to the rainbow of colours of my childhood. Now, my artificial tree has programmable lights.…