Tag: health and safety
Keeping Track of Water Flows at Baxter Creek
Since 2005, Environment Canada has been monitoring the water in the portion of Baxter Creek that flows behind the old Millbrook Arena. Inside small metal box mounted on a pole beside the bridge is…
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Presentation Draws a Crowd
Some of us may take water for granted. Whether we get it from a well or a municipal pipe, there is a general understanding that our area is blessed with an abundant water supply.…
New Firefighter Grad, Lauren Defilippis
Pictured is the Township of Cavan-Monaghan’s Fire Department 2022 graduate, Lauren Defilippis, flanked by Fire Chief Bill Balfour, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Tennant and Deputy Mayor Matthew Graham. Lauren graduated from the firefighter National…
Your Water. Your Land. Your Future. Do you know where your drinking water comes from???
The Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) (baxtercreekwatershed.org) will be hosting a public forum and everyone is invited! Learn more about community involvement in local water protection, environmental conservation and land stewardship on Monday September…
Ground Breaking to Start Soon for New Fire Hall
The long-awaited project will break ground soon, now that the tender for the construction of the new fire hall has been approved. The new facility will replace the existing Fire Hall on King Street…
Veteran and Emergency Personnel Support Program Launches in Millbrook
This month, the Millbrook Legion begins to host monthly meetings for a veterans support group called Operation VetBuild. The organization is based on the UK initiative that was established to provide information, advice and…
Otonabee Conservation Releases First Climate Change Report Card
One year after publishing their Climate Change Strategy, Otonabee Conservation has released their first Climate Change Report Card summarizing their progress of implementing the Strategy in 2021. The Otonabee Conservation Climate Change Strategy includes…
Road Safety and Farm Vehicles
This is the season for large farm equipment travelling to and from fields. When you come upon a farm vehicle on the road, be patient, and remember that they are on the job working.
