Otonabee-South Monaghan ‘Art in the Library’ Phase 3

‘Art in the Library’ Phase 3 opens on Saturday, June 23 at Keene and Bailieboro Libraries and runs until October 13. Jeffrey Macklin, a traditional print maker, will show at Keene and Olga Szranski’s oil and acrylic paintings will be in Bailieboro. Olga Szaranski is excited to be involved with… Continue reading

The True Meaning of a Life of Gratitude

Living a life of faith is easy when life is “good”. With joy, I give God thanks for the showers of blessings that I receive daily.  I am blessed to be surrounded by a loving husband, family, friends. Writing and guest speaking engagements are fun and gratifying as people share… Continue reading

Blocks and Blooms Will Be a Riot of Colour

  The Tour Guide or passport for Blocks and Blooms is now available at Bear Essentials and The Quilter’s Bolt in downtown Millbrook, complete with a map showing the locations of the special features planned for Saturday, June 23. There are 12 glorious gardens in Millbrook getting some very special… Continue reading

Baxter Creek Hosts Junior Golf Qualifier

It’s always a great weekend when we get the honour of hosting the Durham Junior Golf Tour Qualifier, and this past Victoria Day weekend was no different.  For the first time in many years of hosting the qualifier, the weather was absolutely perfect for the Juniors. Ages of the kids… Continue reading

Janet Stobie Launches New Novel

Last December Janet was celebrating the publication of another children’s book.  She appreciates variety, so this time her book is for a more mature audience.  After three years in the works, Janet Stobie is set to launch her newest novel entitled To Begin Again, the evening of June 13th at… Continue reading

Julie Vallieres Takes on an Ultra Run in Support of Local Mental Health

On June 16th, local French teacher Julie Vallieres will hit the pavement in a gruelling 100 km run in Niagara.  Runners set off at 6:30 am from Niagara-on-the –Lake hoping to make it back before dark when the race, which has a 14 hour time limit, wraps up.   They travel… Continue reading

Concession Booth Contract for George and Marion Corfe Extended Another Year

Council approved the extension of the Corfe’s contract for the operation of the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre concession booth in the arena for another year after their current contract expired in March.  Awarding the operating licensing for the canteen in the new community centre will follow the normal process.  Rather… Continue reading