Tag: January 2018
George, My Icon for 2018
The Christmas season is over. We’ve said good-bye to wishing strangers Merry Christmas. Spontaneous generosity is tucked away with the decorations for another year. For some of us, we’ve made our yearly pilgrimage to…
The Flu Doesn’t Care if You’ve Been Naughty or Nice
It’s official. Flu season has begun in Canada, with Influenza A H3N2 in the lead as the strain causing the most illnesses. H3N2 tends to be a more severe influenza, and fortunately has…
North Cavan Students Share Their Christmas Spirit
North Cavan students in grades four, five and six took the day to spread some Christmas cheer at a number of long term care homes in the area during their last week of school…
Eagles We Have Seen on High
With all the frigid weather we’ve been having lately, it may seem like it’s time to rename this column Stay In! or perhaps Get Out … But Maybe A Little Later, After it Warms…
Canada Summer Jobs Program Applications Due February 2nd
Local employers in any sector with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for a funding program to create summer job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30 years who are full-time students intending…
Common Ground
“My gardening year begins quietly in January, pleasantly anticipated as I shovel snow or cut firewood….” Bob Thomson — The New Victory Garden January is the perfect time for armchair gardening and for looking…
Police Clarify Rules of the Road for Farm Equipment
On December 4th, Peterborough Police officers Rob Videto and Tom White offered local farmers some insight into the Ministry of Transportation regulations for farm equipment at a presentation held at the Township office. The…
Elvis Tribute Comes to Millbrook Legion
World renowned Elvis tribute artist Garry Wesley is passing through the area during an extensive tour later this month. Wesley’s impersonation of “The King” reflects the performer’s passion and charisma, and his performances are…
Generous Donation to Belize
David Britton of Millbrook Home Hardware generously donated a box of soccer balls for the children in Belize. This is not the first time David has stepped forward to help. There will be a…