Historical Society Ramps Up
It is the busiest time of the year for the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society as preparations for our gala fundraiser in March move into high gear and final steps are taken to secure Needler’s Mill. At the same time, our regular monthly programming continues. In late January each year, the Historical Society enjoys…
North Cavan Students Tour the Universe from their Gymnasium
Last week, North Cavan Public School students took a tour of the Universe without leaving the building. They hosted a special presentation from the Planetarium that was organized and funded by the school’s Parent Council. Each year the parent group funds a special event for all students, which usually involves a trip, but this…
Lost and Found
If you have lost this ring, please contact kgraham@nexicom.net to identify further details about it.
Council Considers Jumpstarting Community Centre Project
It seems the Community Centre Project is no longer an “if” but a “when”, and if Mayor McFadden has his way, the “when” will be sooner than later. Four of five Council members voted in favour of proceeding with a new facility with a budgeted ceiling of $15 million, so it seems the project…
Programs to Build the Local Economy One Entrepreneur at a Time
Small businesses are the key to the Canadian economy. At the end of 2015, they employed over 8.2 million Canadians, representing more than 70 percent of the total private labour force and contributed roughly 30% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. They also account for 27 % of all research and development expenditures, and…
Consultants Confirm Fundraising Feasibility for Community Centre
At the December 5th Council meeting, George Stanois of the Goldie Company, who was hired to conduct a fundraising feasibility study presented the study’s findings. The firm conducted personal interviews with the 40 respondents to the 65 requests for interviews, allowing participants to discuss their perceptions of the project, the funding objectives and the…