Tag: Jan 2017
Should Canada Implement a Soda Tax?
The Canadian government is deliberating the implementation of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB tax). In deciding whether this tax should be implemented, a series of questions can be considered. 1) Are SSBs healthy…
Big Tobacco and Taxes: Tricks of the Trade
Last month, the Board of Health wrote to every municipal councillor in the Peterborough area, warning that the tobacco industry may approach them to lobby for support to keep tobacco taxes low. Local councils…
Parent Council Treats North Cavan Students to Turkey Lunch
On December 16th, the North Cavan Parent Council hosted their annual Turkey Lunch in the gym. Over 170 diners enjoyed hot turkey, stuffing, vegetables, gravy and cookies in long tables occupied by students, staff,…
Millbrook Stars Minor Hockey Tournament December 10 – 11th
“We’re black, we’re white, and we’re dynamite.” The Millbrook Stars had their annual minor ice hockey tournament the weekend of December 10th. The Stars fought hard, winning a spot in the B finals.…
Skiing and Snowboarding Club
Our school has provided the students, parents and teacher volunteers an opportunity to go and ski/snowboard at Brimacombe Ski Lodge in the New Year. The kids will have a blast going down the hills…
Me to We Christmas Carols
The Me to We members at MSC are spreading holiday cheer! Starting on Monday December 19th through to Thursday December 22nd the Me to We members played Christmas carols for 3 to 5 seconds…
We lose some, we win some
“Let’s go blue! Let’s go white! Come on Millbrook fight, fight, fight!” Our Jr mixed volleyball recreational team went 1 and 3 at Kenner. They did really well but the other teams were very…
Two Cavan Teens go to Ottawa to see Government in Action
February will be a momentous month for two young ladies of the Ret family. Sierra and Michaela Ret have been accepted to a week-long political education program known as the Forum for Young Canadians.…
Cavan Resident Wins Gold Medal from RCM
As a youngster, Cavan resident Karel Baayen took piano lessons for a few years, but was not particularly inspired. At the age of 50, he felt he had missed an opportunity and decided to…