Millbrook Medical Centre – Community Asset or Liability?
Early last month, the Millbrook Medical Centre Board hosted their Annual General Meeting for an audience of one. The poor showing perhaps reflects a lack of appreciation for the building’s unusual role in the community. The Millbrook Medical Centre was built in 1972. A newly-minted General Practitioner, Dr. Van Loon had just arrived to…
Comment – August 2019
Stay Out of My Kitchen We need to stop politicizing food: it should not be a source of moral superiority. I’m all for choice – I understand picky eaters. Just don’t tell me what I should eat and I promise I won’t tell you, either. Remember that food labels are part of the producers’…
Letter to the Editor – August 2019
Letter to the Editor: Through your paper, I am asking your readers to please be aware that Council is once again being asked to consider expanding the use of off-road vehicles onto township roads and road allowances. I urge readers to contact your Council members if you feel that the right to the quiet…
Sneak Peek at the New Community Centre
Here’s a sneak peek at the ice area in the Cavan-Monaghan Community Centre as seen from the walking track along the perimeter. The rest will be unveiled at the Grand Opening event scheduled for September 14, 2019.
This Month at our Libraries – August 2019
What a fun-filled summer this has been so far at the CMLibraries, and there is one more month of fun to come! Who loves a yard sale?! You’re in luck the Millbrook Branch will be hosting an indoor yard sale fundraiser on August 10th from 9am – 1pm. That means you can shop in…
Council to Consider On-Road ATV Use on Municipal Roads
With 30 spectators in the gallery at the last Council meeting, it was clear a new issue was touching a nerve with some community members. The item of interest was a report presented by Parks and Facilities Manager Gerry Barker regarding potential routes for consideration for on-road All-Terrain Vehicle traffic. The report was prepared…