Tag: local people
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…
Consultants Confirm Fundraising Feasibility for Community Centre
At the December 5th Council meeting, George Stanois of the Goldie Company, who was hired to conduct a fundraising feasibility study presented the study’s findings. The firm conducted personal interviews with the 40 respondents…
Council Column – January Thoughts
December was an interesting month for Council. Progress has been made on ongoing projects and new information has come forward for the budgeting process. At the December 5th 2016 meeting, Council approved acquisition…
At the Lions’ Den
December 5th saw the Millbrook Lions, friends and spouses gather at the Lions’ Den for a traditional Christmas dinner catered by Lisa’s Catering of Bewdley. A great meal was enjoyed. President Lynda Allair gave…
Letter to the Editor
2016 – Oh what a year!!! As Chair of the Millbrook BIA, I have come to appreciate the many people, committees and organizations that function within our village and township. At the BIA &…
Letter to the Editor
Deputy Mayor John Fallis was right in not supporting the motion to proceed with the Community Center at this time. My personal preference for future public infrastructure spending is to complete the new fire…
Parent Council Treats North Cavan Students to Turkey Lunch
On December 16th, the North Cavan Parent Council hosted their annual Turkey Lunch in the gym. Over 170 diners enjoyed hot turkey, stuffing, vegetables, gravy and cookies in long tables occupied by students, staff,…
Two Cavan Teens go to Ottawa to see Government in Action
February will be a momentous month for two young ladies of the Ret family. Sierra and Michaela Ret have been accepted to a week-long political education program known as the Forum for Young Canadians.…
Cavan Resident Wins Gold Medal from RCM
As a youngster, Cavan resident Karel Baayen took piano lessons for a few years, but was not particularly inspired. At the age of 50, he felt he had missed an opportunity and decided to…