Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor
We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
Upcoming Events
Apr19Fri20245:00 pm St Thomas More Church Spaghetti ... @ St. Thomas More Catholic ChurchSt Thomas More Church Spaghetti ... @ St. Thomas More Catholic ChurchApr 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pmDinner includes Spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, Caesar salad and homemade pie with ice cream.7:00 pm Explore Peterborough County History @ St. John’s Ida Church HallExplore Peterborough County History @ St. John’s Ida Church HallApr 19 @ 7:00 pmJoin the Millbrook Cavan Historical Society in a virtual “dig” with University of Toronto Archeologist Tom Mohr as he looks below the surface at Peterborough County History.Apr24Wed20242:00 pm Tea at Two – April 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchTea at Two – April 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchApr 24 @ 2:00 pmThe speaker will be from Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes.Apr28Sun202410:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolApr 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmIn the parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public School featuring fresh local produce and artisan products.May1Wed2024May6Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreMay 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.
Tag Archives: local people
Local Photographer’s Work Subject of New Exhibit
Twenty photographs from Cavan resident Tim Young’s Minimal Architecture series are the subject of a new Art Exhibition at St. Marys Station Gallery until May 7th. While he has spent that last 35 years living in a rather rural setting in Cavan, his current work honours modern, urban architecture and… Continue reading
Helping Build Financial Security for Everyone
Don’t let the word “wealth” throw you off. Having wealth is not a prerequisite for engaging the services of IG Wealth Management Consultant Rhonda O’Flynn Brophy. Some financial advisors seek customers with minimum investment portfolios before considering taking them on, thinking their smaller balances and lower incomes are not worth… Continue reading
Do You Wonder Where the local United Church is?….if so we would love to meet you!
Harmony Pastoral Charge is the name of the combined congregations of the Millbrook, Cavan, Bailieboro and Springville United Churches. Although we do not have a visible church building, we continue to be the United Church of Canada in this community and would love to have you join us. We have… Continue reading
Thanks for 50 Years of Service
This month marks 50 years since Dr. Dave VanLoon and his wife, Claire, moved to Millbrook, as Dave began his career as a family doctor. He assumed the practice of Dr. Hobbs and, at first, his medical practice continued to operate out of the retired doctor’s home. Soon, the new… Continue reading
Local Food Options Let Customers Leave Supply-Chain Worries Behind
Who doesn’t miss the experience of local farmers’ markets this time of year? More so now, when we see produce shelves with items showing a bit of wear after an extra-long trip to the grocery store. While you can’t purchase berries or stone fruit from local sources right now, there… Continue reading
The Community Mourns the Loss of Cathy Moore – A Popular Public Servant
Just before Christmas, the community lost a strong advocate with the passing of Cavan Councillor Cathy Moore. Three years into a four-year term, Cathy was an enthusiastic supporter of the community she loved. The feeling was mutual. Since her arrival in Cavan more than fifty years ago, Cathy was active… Continue reading
Where Are They Now?
Greetings From Kosovo: Former Millbrook Resident Describes the Start of a Career with the Canadian Armed Forces. Andrew Kim and his siblings Eugene and Audery grew up in Millbrook where his parents owned and operated Mister Convenience for many years. A typical teenager who played football for Holy Cross in… Continue reading
The Story Gets More Personal for Internationally Acclaimed Artist JoEllen Brydon
JoEllen comes from a background of storytellers. A professional visual artist who has lived in the hamlet of Mount Pleasant for most of her life, her Irish background comes through in her love of stories. Her focus is not on grand adventures, but everyday events that form the shared experience… Continue reading
