Belize Trip

The dinner and auction at St. John’s Ida Anglican Church raised $3700 for Andy Harjula’s annual Belize mission trip. About 50 people enjoyed a spaghetti dinner prepared by the St. John’s Anglican Church women on Saturday.  The event was part of the fundraising activities by a group of Anglican Church… Continue reading

Belize Trip

The dinner and auction at St. John’s Ida Anglican Church raised $3700 for Andy Harjula’s annual Belize mission trip. About 50 people enjoyed a spaghetti dinner prepared by the St. John’s Anglican Church women on Saturday.  The event was part of the fundraising activities by a group of Anglican Church… Continue reading

4th Line Theatre Seeks Actors for Community Workshop

Have you always wanted to try your hand at acting at 4th Line Theatre but were not sure you wanted to make such a large commitment? 4th Line Theatre is pleased to announce its yearly community workshop and public reading which will focus on Leanna Brodie’s Schoolhouse. One day only,… Continue reading

MS Stem Cell Treatment Making a Difference for Local Mom

In the November edition we shared the story of a local mother suffering from an aggressive version of MS. After draining her bank account and accepting the generosity of the community which arrived through a variety of means including a bottle drive, a hockey pool and direct donations funneled through… Continue reading

St. Thomas More Hosts Local World Day of Prayer

Mabuhay!  This will be the greeting you hear when you come to the local World Day of Prayer Event hosted this year by St. Thomas More Catholic Church.   It is a Philippine greeting inviting participants to come and tell their stories.  Each year the women of the featured country prepare… Continue reading

New Products for Puddleduck Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture Program

After four years operating their local organic farm, Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock are finding new ways to grow their business.  Theirs is a traditional mixed farm operation, where they grow more than 30 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, produce maple syrup, honey, eggs, freezer beef, chicken and will… Continue reading

Historical Society Ramps Up

It is the busiest time of the year for the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society as preparations for our gala fundraiser in March move into high gear and final steps are taken to secure Needler’s Mill.  At the same time, our regular monthly programming continues. In late January each year,… Continue reading

Programs to Build the Local Economy One Entrepreneur at a Time

Small businesses are the key to the Canadian economy.   At the end of 2015, they employed over 8.2 million Canadians, representing more than 70 percent of the total private labour force and contributed roughly 30% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. They also account for 27 % of all research… Continue reading