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 We do not publish 3rd party letters.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.
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Tag Archives: Millbrook
November 11, 2019 – Remembrance Day
New Resident – New Realtor
It’s a real compliment when experience realtors purchase a home in your community. Knowledgeable and discriminating, real estate experts like Peter Dewsbury have seen plenty, on both ends of the spectrum. So when he and his wife Nicole, who is also a realtor, came to check out Millbrook after seeing… Continue reading
Trout Unlimited Members Ready to Get Their Feet Wet
Last month, Millbrook resident Jim Slavin introduced Council to the goals and intentions of the newest local environmental organization, the Millbrook chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC). The branch is the newest member of this registered Canadian not for profit organization whose mission is the conservation, protection and restoration of… Continue reading
What’s Does the Future Hold for the Old Arena?
At the last Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Manager Gerry Barker presented a report outlining the findings of a recent structural engineering report regarding the condition of the aging facility, some cost estimates for potential repair activities and input from potential users of a revamped building. The engineering report broke… Continue reading
Ganaraska Forest Board Hears Concerns Regarding ATVs
Jane Zednick of the municipality of Port Hope presented a delegation to the Ganaraska Regional Conservation Authority at last month’s meeting. Throughout the dignified and thoughtful meeting, speakers came to present their positions regarding ATV traffic in the forest to Board members which include Chair Jeff Lees and Cavan Monaghan… Continue reading
ATV Decision Status
At the meeting of July 2nd, Council did not support the recommendations of staff report – Parks and Facilities-2019-12 Proposed off-road vehicle routes in the Township of Cavan Monaghan. During the discussion with Council at that meeting, it was established that there were three distinct topics relative to ORVs in… Continue reading
Letters to the Editor – November 2019 – ATVs
Coming to Your Street Next ATVs aren’t designed to be driven on roads and are dangerous both on and off road. They shouldn’t be allowed on our roads. A report by Public Health Ontario – “The Epidemiology of All-Terrain and Snowmobile Injuries in Ontario” states that during 2014 and 2015 there… Continue reading
Top Tart Winner
In September, Pastry Peddler Baker, Brad Katz’s Whiskey-infused butter tart called Saloon took top prize at the taste-off at Port Hope’s Cultivate Festival. Competing against 20 of the best butter tart bakers in Northumberland and the Kawarthas, the confection features candied pecans, chocolate ganache drizzle, and a rich, butter, whiskey-infused… Continue reading
