Get Out – The Pond in Spring
Now that the snow has finally melted after that late winter storm last month (that’s right: our worst winter weather occurred in the middle of April!), we can see sure signs that spring is definitely on the march. One week snow and ice; the next, dormant grass springs to life, and then in…
Bring your Rakes and Shovels to Help with the Millbrook Valley Trails Cleanup
The Millbrook Valley Trails Committee is inviting anyone who wants to volunteer to assist with the annual cleaning and grooming of our trail network taking place this Saturday May 5 from 9am to 12 noon. If we have poor weather, the alternate rain date will be Saturday May 12. Everyone is welcome and there…
Cavan Monaghan Emergency Staff Equipped with Naloxone
At the April 3rd Council meeting, Fire Chief Bill Balfour requested approval to secure emergency kits of Naloxone used to treat opioid overdoses. The request was prompted by a letter from the office of the Fire Marshal which outlined the expansion of the Ontario Naloxone Program to police and fire services within the Province.…
Council Column – May
This year spring came in like a lamb and went out like a lion. I want to thank everyone for their patience as the Public Works department worked around the clock to clear the roads with the two plows we own. Now that the warmer weather seems to be arriving, the Millbrook Valley…
Check in on Your Mental Health
This May 7-13 is the 67th Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) week. Since 1951, CMHA Mental Health Week has been raising awareness to end stigma associated with mental illness by making this a “mental illness awareness week.” It provides an opportunity to take a closer look at ways to maintain and improve mental health…