Tag: health and safety
Crushing it in Millbrook
Tricia Terry is a fitness enthusiast, as you can tell by her photo. She runs a women’s fitness program in her hometown of Bowmanville in the fields of a local school. She rents the…
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance: Fleming 2023 GeoCommunity “Community Connections” Project
On Friday, June 23, 2023, Fleming College’s Geomatics Program in the School of Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences hosted their annual GeoCommunity Open House in Lindsay. Through this program the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance…
Make Hay While the Sun Shines – The Rest of the Story
This farmer was raking his hay on Larmer Line last week in order to expedite the drying process so he could get it baled ahead of the rain in the weekend forecast. Raking fluffs…
Millbrook and Cave Firefighters’ Association Donate Teddy Bears
Last month, the Millbrook Cavan Firefighters Association donated 20 plush firefighter bears to the Fire Department. First responders carry plush toys to offer children they meet on calls to soothe and distract them during…
Three Firefighters Receive Lifetime Member Status with the Millbrook Cavan Firefighters’ Association
On May 1st, the Volunteer Firefighters’ Association recognized the outstanding service of three of their members. Tom Armstrong, celebrated 40 years to the very day on Monday, while Orville Thertell, has been a member…
EarlyON Centre Seeks Help to Create Shade Structure
At the May 1st Council meeting, EarlyON Centre’s Managing Director Nancy Hurley explained the role of this critical family resource in our community. Its mandate is to support early learning and development, engage parents…
Ticks Are Back – and so is the Risk of Lyme Disease
Taking a hike is good for both physical and mental health, but along with that feeling of well-being might come a microscopic predator that could turn that effort into something that threatens rather…
Drinking Water Report Earns Top Marks at its Annual Evaluation
At the last Council meeting, Water Wastewater Technician Jessica Fradley provided the Annual Drinking Water Report for 2022. This is mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP). This ministry regulates…
Mischief and Vandalism Force 6pm Closure of CMCC Walking Track
As is often the case, the poor behaviour of a few affects to privileges of the many. A few weeks ago, Recreation staff decided to close access to the walking track at 6pm after…