Tag: March 2022
Millbrook South Cavan Public School Says Thanks
A heartfelt thank you to Angela Lloyd, Michelle and Emily Horner as well as the other staff at Millbrook Farm & Pet Supplies for organizing and running the Bottle drive to support Millbrook South…
Municipal Tax Rate to Rise by 2.85%
Many external pressures made this year’s budget formulation particularly challenging. Inflation pushed many expenses skyward, increasing corporate insurance expenses, utilities, supplies contracted services (Police) and wages. AS a result, the Consolidated Department Operating budget…
A New MZO Application for Two Existing Development Applications
There has been a bit of a scramble with this last Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request. Two Plan of Subdivision applications were well on their way in the planning process, one since July and…
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…
Frustration Over Library Budget Mounts
Challenges between the Library Board and Council over Library Budget requests have been building for several years. It’s like they don’t speak the same language. Exasperation led to a unanimous decision to freeze payment…
Canadian Flag
Recent events have led to a discomfort with the image of our flag for many Canadians, as if it has somehow been tainted by its use in actions of intimidation. These days, citizens across…
Comment – March 2022
We Need to Talk Listen The first letter to the editor I received from Cavan resident Robert Hancock came in early January and was 641 words in length. I asked him to revise it…
Bill Shaw Assumes Cavan Councillor Role
Bill Shaw was as surprised as anyone at the speed with which he assumed the Cavan Councillor position that suddenly became vacant upon the passing of incumbent Cathy Moore, his late wife. Shaw had…
When one chapter finishes another one starts…
The CMLibraries said a sad farewell to Melanie as she moves on to other opportunities. She has promised to return to the Library as a volunteer to assist with our wonderful literacy program. Courtney,…