New Products for Puddleduck Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture Program
After four years operating their local organic farm, Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock are finding new ways to grow their business. Theirs is a traditional mixed farm operation, where they grow more than 30 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, produce maple syrup, honey, eggs, freezer beef, chicken and will add pork in the…
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…