Tag: July 2017
Council Column – July
So what does the 60’s Television Show “Green Acres”, starring Eddie Albert and Zsa Zsa Gabor, as transplanted city slickers to a rural pastoral setting have in common with our “Green and Pleasant…
Streetscape and Design Guidelines for Downtown Millbrook
Having invested heavily in the infrastructure of the downtown area last fall, Council continued its push to improve the appearance and appeal of the downtown area early this year by directing staff to develop…
Thank You, Newspaper Club Members
This year, thanks to the dedication of Millbrook South Cavan teacher Wilma Armstrong, we have seen the interests and perspectives of some of our local elementary school children expressed in their own words. From…
Millbrook South Cavan “Shining Stars” Talent Show
The stars were shining brightly at Millbrook South Cavan on Friday May 26th, 2017. Thanks to Mr. Schroeder and Mrs. Ray we had our second annual “Shining Stars” talent showcase. The whole school…
Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada
On Monday, June 19th, the Wutai Shan Buddhist garden opened its doors to more than 3000 members of the public to celebrate the 50 Anniversary of the establishment of the Buddhist Association of Canada. …
Millbrook & Area Garden Club Outing
Join Garden Club members on Wednesday, July 5th at 6;30 pm as they visit MJ Pilgrim’s garden located at 2034 Selwyn Rd., near the intersection of Selwyn Road and Buckhorn Road. Travel from Millbrook…
ORCA Presents New Design for Millbrook Dam
At a public consultation conducted last January, Otonabee Conservation shared a design for the reconstruction of the Millbrook Dam spillway that incorporated a 26 metre wide weir, with a multi-level spillway where water that…
That’s How They Get In
By last summer, I had lived in nine places in eleven months. Forces beyond my control had hurled me from one to the next, some of them rentals but many of them opened to…
Galerie Q Presents: Canada 150 at Galerie Q
Spend the Canada Day long weekend with us at Galerie Q. All admission is free, Coffee, tea & sweets will be served daily. On Friday June 30th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, get…