Comment – It’s About Jobs – May 2019
This weekend, I returned to Fleming College for a visit to the Garden Show. Some things had changed since my retirement four years ago, including a brand new wing. I remember faculty often complaining that the college always had money for buildings, but not so for core academic expenditures- not just teachers, but…
Letter to the Editor
A wonderful evening was had by all at last month’s Garden Club meeting as we learned from Paul Oliver the joy of attracting summer birds to the garden. Thank you to the Club for pulling this together with lots of garden ‘things’ to look at as well. We learned the quirky ways of some…
New Ice Allocation Policy Strives to Balance User Interests and Budget Concerns
The new policy has been developed to manage the township’s ice venue and facilities to ensure fair and equitable distribution of ice times among all interested user groups and provide a framework supporting the best business model for the municipality. One of the objectives is to maximize ice rental opportunities in this new facility…
What’s Ahead for the Old Arena Facility?
It’s the topic of many local conversations. Suggestions abound, ranging from keeping it open as a rink to take advantage of an ice shortage next season, to razing it and converting the area to a green space, or renting out the building to other user groups. While the ice is gone, there is still…
A Singletrack Mind
It’s almost May and, finally, the trails are coming back to life. Bright green regrowth and a sea of trillium will soon take over the forest. Spring riding is like no other time of the year. After an icy winter and a less than cooperative spring, only a few trails here in Millbrook are…
Easter Sunrise Service
A Congregation of 32 people meet at the Old Millbrook School to attend an Easter sunrise service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Ministers from six Millbrook churches lead the service. From left to right Youth Pastor Scott, Rev. Cathy Underhill, Rev. Tom, Pastor Peter Mills, Clarke Mayhew and Fr. Craig.