“The Mystery of the Bell”
Discoveries Will Re-Write a Page in Canada’s History by: Mark Starowicz Thirty two years ago we bought a farm on the 13th line of Cavan, with a modest but pretty brick house built in 1865. I’ve always loved history, so I was excited that we now owned a piece of it. But my real…
Township Appeals County Decision to Charge For Styrofoam Recycling
Cavan Monaghan is the only municipality in the County that collects polystyrene at its local transfer station, and has been since 2012. The County has paid the cost as it does for individuals who bring polystyrene for recycling to the Pido Road disposal site. The County is now proposing to charge an estimated $1,500…
Awards for Serena
At last weekend’s Juno Awards, Serena Ryder not only co-hosted the show, but earned Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. In her speech she noted,”I did want to say I come from a really small town, Millbrook, Ontario … and this has been a dream of mine my entire life.” Congratulations,…
“A Modern Day Thriller and Treasure Hunt”
Passion for History Leads to Millbrook and the Bell “There’s a persistent idea that Canadians aren’t interested in their own stories,” says Mark Starowicz. “I’ve made a living proving that isn’t true.”
Community Did ‘Step Right Up’ for Historical Society Fundraiser – A Grand Night For All
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society holds a major fundraising event every two years, and invites the community to come and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment. This year’s theme was ‘Step Right Up!’ with a carnival flavour, and everyone got right into the spirit of the occasion.