May 2017 Archives

What Is That… African Animal?

We recently spent a couple of weeks in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We visited three wildlife reserves: Entabeni in the Limpopo province of South...

Diana’s Quiz – May 20, 2017

Since when has Vanna White been co-host of Wheel of Fortune? What is the longest continually inhabited city in the world? Which position...

Grant to cover nearly 70% of water and sewer renewal

Mississippi Mills receives grant of $459,701 Mississippi Mills Council has learned it will be receiving $459,701 of a $678,000 project (67.8% funding) through the Clean Water...

Lionel Pretty — obituary

Lionel McNeil Pretty May 11, 1943 - May 16, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Lionel while...

Talking to a drunk

by L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. Years ago when I was practicing law - and regularly drinking scotch whiskey in the evenings before dinner -...

Core of Community: Omar Rajab, Pakenham

In this series of articles, titled ‘Core of Community’, Millstone columnist Arnie Francis profiles citizens of Mississippi Mills who embody the spirit of community...

Councillor McCubbin comments on parks issue

For those interested... Contrary to some posts elsewhere on Facebook: the Gemmill Park upgrade, including the new skateboard park and splash pad, are being funded...

Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables

by Susan Hanna Serves 4. Stir-fries are a great way to get dinner on the table in a hurry. This chicken stir-fry from Bonnie Stern’s Simply...

Patrick Caron: Renaissance Teen

“A man can do all things if he will.” -Leon Battista Alberti (1404–72)—the first Renaissance man by Heather Atkinson First Impressions I first meet 15-year-old Patrick Caron on...