A miracle occurred near dawn on December 25, a miracle that united all the world in a spirit of hope, peace, and cooperation. That event was the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana at 7:20 AM and the beginning of its long journey toward a… Continue reading
The New Year is promising new season at Millbrook Christian Assembly, with more plans for community involvement underway! One program that we are especially excited to share with the Millbrook community is called “Alpha.” This program is a thought-provoking, 11-week faith-based gathering that dives into the fundamentals of life, faith… Continue reading
On a particularly windy Saturday last month, the Millbrook Agricultural Society hosted their second annual Santa Claus parade at the Fairgrounds on Frederick St. The event drew 359 cars filled with visitors who came to enjoy the floats. Among the entrants with displays were Town & Country, Eagleson Construction, Millbrook… Continue reading
JoEllen comes from a background of storytellers. A professional visual artist who has lived in the hamlet of Mount Pleasant for most of her life, her Irish background comes through in her love of stories. Her focus is not on grand adventures, but everyday events that form the shared experience… Continue reading
In a surprising about face, Cavan-Monaghan Mayor Scott McFadden presented a notice of motion at the last Peterborough County Council meeting, outlining a proposal that would see a parcel of 271.8 acres of land in the township annexed to the city. The area consists of five properties located south of… Continue reading
Two years ago, Fire Chief Balfour shared Highway 115 safety concerns with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) after a year of repeated highway traffic accidents on Highway 115, particularly in the vicinity of the Tapley ¼ Line ramps. Chief Balfour and Cavan-Monaghan Firefighters know too well the implications of poor… Continue reading
Last month, Council approved a 1.5% annual increase in water bills for Millbrook water customers for the next four years. Water rates have been a cause for concern since the launch of the new water plant facilities in 2015, which by law must cover all costs of water systems. Last… Continue reading
Zoocasa is a fast-growing, full service real estate brokerage relying on data and technology to better serve the real estate market. Last month the firm published a report comparing 2021 property taxes across 35 Ontario municipalities, providing an update on a similar report published last year. At first glance, the… Continue reading
