Spreading the Love – Now Boys and Girls Can Both Access HPV Vaccine
Each year in Ontario, about 250 people die of HPV-related cancers, and another 1000 will be diagnosed. HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, and most of us know it as the cause of warts. There are more than a hundred versions, or strains, of the virus and some are more deadly than others,…
The heat isn’t so bad, is it?
It’s been a hot summer. And that may be the understatement of the year. When the temperature consistently hits these highs, it becomes difficult to stick to workout routines or even get outside for a walk. But, could there be benefits to getting outside and embracing the heat? Getting outside in the heat…
Strange Outbreak Hits Local Zucchini Patch
Gordon Nomekuz has been farming in this area for over 40 years but this season has presented him with a unique challenge. And it isn’t the drought. “Darnedest thing I ever saw,” Gord says, as we walk through 67 acres of beans, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables. “I planted them the same as every…
New Partnership Driving Growth at Cycle Salvage
When one of the partners at the Cycle Salvage business was looking to retire two years ago, Ryan Matthews was ready. Having working as a mechanic in the business for 20 years, he knew the business and had a few ideas of his own about how to grow it. Apparently they worked, as in…
Story Time 2.0 —Books and Reading and Play and Learn!
Beginning this September story time is moving away from the typical “story time model”. We are venturing into new territories using the play-based learning model for young children. We will still read a story or two, rhyme along, or sing-a-song, BUT will replace the craft time with play time! The Cavan Monaghan Libraries…
Calling all Artists: Outdoor Painting Festival Coming October 1st
Valerie Kent of Cavan Art Academy and Gallery is launching the first “Plein Air” (outdoor) painting festival in the Township of Cavan Monaghan to coincide with Canada Culture Days on the weekend of October 1st. It is a painting competition of sorts, with $3,000 of prize money donated by Galerie Q on the line…