Last month, six students at Crestwood Secondary School hosted an art show in their school foyer featuring installations they developed as part of the final assignment in their Grade 12 Visual Art course. Student exhibits took advantage of a wide range of media to portray their message, from videos, cardboard… Continue reading
Pink Shirt Day by Newspaper club member Ryan Pillman On February 27, 2019, it is Pink shirt day in Canada. Everybody in Canada will be celebrating Pink shirt day for the meaning of it and when it was invented. Let me tell you why it was invented and when. It… Continue reading
Looking to keep warm? Chemong Chimney has a complete range of fireplace products using fuel of all types from wood, natural gas, propane to wood pellets. In operation since 1993, the family-owned business delivers their customers’ fireplace or stove projects from start to finish, including framing, installation and masonry, and… Continue reading
Although February is the shortest month, it can often feel like the longest. The Cavan Monaghan Libraries have lots of activities planned to help quickly pass this chilly month. The Old Millbrook School Family Centre and CM Libraries will be hosting a fun filled PA Day on Friday, Feb 1st… Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is coming soon. As a child, I dreaded the day. I remember writing a valentine for everyone in the class, even though I knew I wouldn’t receive only a few. Although finding something suitable in the package of fifty my mom bought and the task of signing them… Continue reading
Now that we have collectively recharged our batteries over the holidays, it is time to refocus our efforts to address the number one health challenge that threatens the well being of our planet and all future generations: Climate Change. As 2019 dawns, we find ourselves living in a time of… Continue reading
What a bad winter for ice! The cold weather began rather early; but after an initial snowy period the snow disappeared until recently. Unfortunately along with the dramatic rises and drops in the temperature we got quite a bit of rain. And when the resulting standing water froze it produced… Continue reading
Last month, Peterborough Public Health conducted two workshops to educate consumers about the risk of radon gas in the home. According to Health Canada, radon is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down, releasing radioactive particles into the air…. Continue reading
“The truth about February is that she is the worst month of the year.” A.A. Milne During a recent cold snap I was reading a certain jaded English essayist. He suggested a party game for the entertainment of his house guests. Guests were to compile anonymous lists of their most… Continue reading
