New Works by Local Artists on Display in Cobourg Venue

Next month an art show exhibiting work from two local artists will open at an unconventional location: the Edward Jones Financial office located at 3 King Street West in Cobourg. Jo Ellen Brydon and John Ireland will come together in a display of their work reminiscent of the days of… Continue reading

Millbrook Farmers’ Market Returns

Sunday April 23 with More Market Dates As we welcome, with a sigh of relief, the mounting daylight hours, the appearance of new spring buds and the invigorating songbirds, so too we welcome the return of the Millbrook Farmers’ Market on April 23. After the snow/ice/cold/wind begins to slowly fade… Continue reading

Speakers at BIA Breakfast Outline Their Upcoming Events

The audience at last week’s BIA breakfast was provided with a synopsis of some new and special events scheduled for the upcoming season, explained by those in the know. First on the agenda was Valerie Kent of Cavan Arts, who advised that she had begun to organize her next Outdoor… Continue reading

Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras- What’s it all About?

Pancake Day is a tradition at St. Thomas Anglican Church. It falls on the day before Ash Wednesday on the Christian calendar. Because the actual date is determined by that of Easter, for which the date varies each year, you have to watch for it. The name “Shrove Tuesday” comes… Continue reading

TEAM CANADA wins 1st Annual World Junior Classic Tournament

The Bantam BEA LL stars have had a great 2016/2017 season going 27-19-9. Ever since they made it to the semi-finals in their last tournament in Ottawa they have been excited for their home tournament weekend. This was the 1st Annual World Junior Classic, a tournament where each team is… Continue reading

TEAM CANADA wins 1st Annual World Junior Classic Tournament

The Bantam BEA LL stars have had a great 2016/2017 season going 27-19-9. Ever since they made it to the semi-finals in their last tournament in Ottawa they have been excited for their home tournament weekend. This was the 1st Annual World Junior Classic, a tournament where each team is… Continue reading

Community Care Medical Alert Units

Pictured is Community Care Volunteer Pat Schier who is responsible for performing tests each month for all Personal Distress Alarm clients. Ours is the only Community Care Office offering these medical alert units that allow older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button linked… Continue reading

TD Bank Announces its Departure

That comfy green chair at the Blue Jays games became more elusive to Cavan Monaghan residents last month, as residents, businesses and township staff learned on February 9th of the Toronto Dominion Bank’s decision to close the Millbrook branch. The institution has served the community since 1912 after purchasing the… Continue reading