Tag: local business
In Praise of Heritage Pigs
Pigs were introduced to North America over 500 years ago, when they were prized for their utility, hardiness, foraging ability, meat and fat, but this noble animal has been under attack now for over…
Bancroft Nexicom’s Next Destination for Fibre Optic Installation
Nexicom is pleased to announce that it is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to roll out a new Fibre optic network that will serve the homes and businesses in the town of Bancroft.…
Municipal Staff Host Dinner Under the Stars in Support of the New Community Centre
Last Saturday evening, Municipal staff organized and executed a celebration of things local with a spotlight on food, and in the process raising funds for the new Community Centre. The evening began early with…
New Winery Provides Opportunity to add Wine to our Locally-Sourced Meal
The local diet trend just became more interesting in the neighbourhood as we can now add wine to our list of local food and drink possibilities by toasting our locally grown dinner with a…
Stir it up with an Elzner Original
Wilfred Elzner has energy to burn. After a year-long retirement trip in an RV, he returned to his home in Cobourg looking for a new direction for his efforts. His attention to detail led…
Building Boom in the Township
Driving by the new Towerhill subdivision, the evidence is clear – there’s a whole lot of building going on around here! After a slow start, builders Bromont and Pristine Homes have recently kicked up…
Second Last Payment from OLG?
Last month, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) provided a first-quarter payment covering the period from April to June for non-tax gaming revenue of $758,383 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines…
New Foodland Operator Making his Mark
Al Nanji III has no illusions about his situation – he has big shoes to fill. After 45 years running the local grocery store, Didi Calhoun had set the bar high. As the owner…
Final Public Meeting for Community Improvement Plan Next Week
The final public meeting to consider the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for downtown Millbrook is scheduled for next Tuesday, August 7th at the regular Council meeting. This is the final opportunity to provide input…