Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority (ORCA) has undertaken extensive floodplain mapping projects in seven high priority areas within the Otonabee Region watershed. Floodplain mapping has been created in study areas within Meade, Curtis, Jackson, and Baxter Creeks, North and South Kawartha Lakes, Ouse River in Norwood and for several tributaries around… Continue reading
The sunflower has been the national flower of Ukraine since the mid-1700s, and a symbol of peace throughout the country’s history. The flower also plays a major role in the Ukraine economy, as Ukraine is a major world supplier of sunflower oil, and their seeds are the most popular snack… Continue reading
After the provincial masking mandate ended last week, I am continuing to wear my tightly fitted respirator style (N95/KN95) mask when I am out and about in the community in indoor settings around others. A tightly fitting respirator mask may reduce my risk of contracting COVID-19 by up to 83%…. Continue reading
The Library and all residents of Cavan-Monaghan are lucky to have a local newspaper. The disappearance of local reporting is a very unfortunate trend. And last month’s article (Frustration over Library budget mounts) offers the Library and its Board the opportunity to once again help readers know more about the… Continue reading
Re: Taking a Stand In Mr. Hancock’s letter published last month, he bases his stance on the premise that since we all, vaccinated or unvaccinated, carry and shed the virus equally that we are all in the same boat, so why the shaming, the blaming and the attacks. Those who… Continue reading
In the last two years, the Educator Team has offered a variety of in person and virtual programs for families in the Millbrook Community and beyond. Since March 2020, when permitted to gather together, families were required to register in advance for any in person programs. This was quite the… Continue reading
After years developing a following in the folk duo Mayhemingways with partner drummer Josh Flewings, Benj decided it was time to try something new. It’s not to say that the group has been disbanded, but experimenting as a solo act gave Benj more artistic freedom. It will also allow him… Continue reading
