“The world’s going crazy. Nobody gives a damn anymore.” So said The Kinks in 1977. Some days it seems to me that they were right and things have gotten progressively worse since then. However, some gains have been made in human rights over the decades. Some people have actually enjoyed… Continue reading
Stop Trashing Residents Using ‘Garbage’ Garbage Numbers!! I’m fed up with hearing that Cavan Monaghan is the “worst in the County” for solid waste. Our family composts, recycles and reuses. Our diversion rate (by weight) is in the high eighties/ninety. Our neighbours are similar in their habits. Looking at the… Continue reading
Letter to the Editor: Your February 2023 edition was filled with interesting articles and pictures – kudos to you. The “Murray Hill – one of our Original Subdivisions” article was especially meaningful for me as we have called Murray Hill home for almost 50 years. There was always a question… Continue reading
We would like to thank the kind person at Baxter Creek Golf Course for giving a ride to our Mom. She thought Diners’ club was at the golf course and had a taxi drop her off there and soon realized she went to the wrong place. Some kind person at… Continue reading
We would like to thank Brian and Kate Field for their help and support during a very difficult time for our family when we arrived in Canada after fleeing Ukraine. Our family was lucky to discover Canada from a very good side. Our acquaintance with Canada began with amazing people… Continue reading
A heartfelt Thank-you to all those who sent cards, letters, visits, flowers, calls, food, tree plantings and all acts of kindness and support in the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law and great friend to many. A special thanks to Don and Fern Armstrong, Karen… Continue reading
The upcoming municipal election is looming. I’m carefully reviewing all available candidate information to determine a slate of individuals that I feel will best serve Cavan-Monaghan. As always, there are a broad range of issues to consider, and yet when it comes to casting my vote for Mayor, Deputy Mayor… Continue reading
We all agree we need to invest in recreational facilities, but in these increasingly stressful times we also need to build community spirit and find common ground with each other. Open air spaces are critical to our physical/mental health and accessible, public spaces like commons, squares and parks bring all… Continue reading
Letter to the Editor: I so appreciated that May issue when I arrived from my regular “Shoot-up of cortisone” with my friendly-neighbourhood physician, here in Waterloo. Too much walking on Fallis line. Of course I sat right down to enjoy the story of the fishing derby. I have been praising… Continue reading
