Centreville Youth Host Support Local Efforts to Feed the World
Some fields in our township are growing food are not grown for local consumption; rather they are grown in support of faraway lands. Since 2010, members of the Centreville Presbyterian Church have been growing food for an international Christian organization whose bold objective is to create a world without hunger. Based in Winnipeg, the…
In Praise of Heritage Pigs
Pigs were introduced to North America over 500 years ago, when they were prized for their utility, hardiness, foraging ability, meat and fat, but this noble animal has been under attack now for over a century. 1846, Canadian Dr. Abraham Gesner distilled coal and created what he called kerosene. Eight years later, the kerosene…
Special Guest Delivers Terry Fox Banner to North Cavan Public School
For the adults in the room, it was difficult to avoid an emotional lump in the throat during the Terry Fox assembly held last week at North Cavan Public School. There to present the school with a banner acknowledging their 15 years of participation in the annual Terry Fox run was Terry’s older brother…
Bancroft Nexicom’s Next Destination for Fibre Optic Installation
Nexicom is pleased to announce that it is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to roll out a new Fibre optic network that will serve the homes and businesses in the town of Bancroft. Work to install the network started in the summer of 2018, with service to be activated in the ensuing months.…
Municipal Staff Host Dinner Under the Stars in Support of the New Community Centre
Last Saturday evening, Municipal staff organized and executed a celebration of things local with a spotlight on food, and in the process raising funds for the new Community Centre. The evening began early with a cocktail hour where guests chose between local beer from Publican House and Smithhavens’ breweries, wine from Rolling Grape or…
Community Care Volunteer Spotlight
Millbrook Community Care’s New to You store on King Street sells gently used clothing and other fantastic finds from shoes and books to smaller household items. The funds from the store support local Community Care programs which provide services and support to local seniors and adults with disabilities. This amazing little boutique is operated…