A Singletrack Mind – November 2019
“The future’s uncertain and the end is always near.” Jim Morrison probably wasn’t riding a bicycle in a late autumn forest when he wrote that lyric but he wouldn’t have been wrong. The end is near but is it imminent? Will we wake up in a week to snow covered streets and surrender to…
BABBLE – Are You Ready for a Throwdown?
I was volunteering at the school one day when I noticed a little boy looking dejected on the playground. I asked how he was doing and he gave a sullen shrug, confiding that he had spent most of his recess “running away.” “Running away,” I repeated, horrified. The boy went on to tell me…
Friends, Colleagues and Customers Celebrate Contributions of Bonnie and Ian McQuarrie
After 15 years operating the destination store in Millbrook, owners Bonnie and Ian look forward to a relaxed retirement where they can enjoy more time with family and friends, puttering in their extensive garden and doing a bit of travelling. They were honoured by an informal gathering hosted by their colleagues Deanna Hall of…
Millbrook South Cavan Students’ Terry Fox Fundraising Results – 2019
Millbrook South Cavan Students’ Terry Fox Fundraising Results After setting a fundraising target of $1000 for their Terry Fox event this year, Millbrook South Cavan students brought in more than double their goal, raising $2337.55 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Staff members including Principal White and teachers Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Sturgeon and…
This Month at Your Libraries – November 2019
The holidays are approaching, and the CMLibraries are here to help you get a head start on your ‘To Do List’. Start the month off by making Christmas cards with us at the Millbrook Branch. Join us Saturday, November 2nd at 1:00pm, where we will use our Silhouette CAMEO to create wonderful handmade cards.…
Public Health: Protecting You Behind the Scenes
Peterborough Public Health is mandated by Ontario’s Health Promotion and Protection Act (HPPA) to detect and effectively address threats to your health, as they arise. We have your back, and you probably don’t even realize it. Most of our work is invisible – it happens every day, round the clock, weekends as well as…