CMCC Project

Last month the official plaque acknowledging community donations towards the construction of the Cavan-Monaghan Community Centre was installed. Fundraising Committee Co-chairs, Dorothea Hines and Matt Graham, and volunteers, Susan Marten, Roland Greber, Brandon and Michael Stevens, Gary Lewis, Julie Simpson, and Chris Fisher, helped raise more than $863,000 for the… Continue reading

The Greatest Gift of All

Another variant, another winter lockdown?  Here’s hoping the virologists tell us that Omicron is not as lethal, transmissible or vaccine-resistant as our current fears would have it. We may be exhausted by the constant stream calamitous events we learn about in daily news, but imagine the impact of this information… Continue reading

Province Suggests Township Assume Environmental Monitoring Responsibility at the Former Jail Property

The provincial Correctional Centre formerly located at 706 County Rd. 10 in Millbrook was closed in 2003 and demolished in 2015.  Prior to its demolition, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) conducted a series of tests to identify any potential contamination through a Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) regulatory process.  In… Continue reading

Mark Your Calendars for the Drive -Through Christmas Parade!

Once again, the Millbrook Agricultural Society is hosting a Christmas parade at the fairgrounds on Frederick St. in Millbrook.  This drive-through event is scheduled for Saturday December 11th from 5:30-8:00pm.   Attendance is free, but visitors are encouraged to bring donations for the Millbrook Food Share or an unwrapped toy for… Continue reading

Legion Vandalism – Bell of Batoche Comes Back to Haunt Again

  Several days after the Remembrance Day service, the Millbrook Legion was the focus of unwanted attention after vandals tossed red paint on the front of the building and painted white infinity symbols on its exterior.  The neighbouring Masonic Lodge building was subjected to the same treatment. The discovery occurred… Continue reading

Local Artist Illustrates Children’s Book Series Called “Frank the Fish”

For Cory Cole, illustrations were simply part of a lunchtime routine with her son. Cartoon drawings and puns were entertainment more than anything. If others enjoyed them too, that was a bonus. Illustrating a children’s book was a far-off dream at best. Little did she know that a perfect stranger… Continue reading

East Central Therapy Dogs Gearing Back Up

For over 25 years, East Central Therapy Dog Volunteers and their dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook. They also visit schools including local high schools, Trent University and Fleming College to help students de-stress at exam time. … Continue reading

Sweet New Bakeshop Offers Spectacular Sweets and Classes for Young and Old

Amanda Mitchell moved to Bethany with her husband last April and continued her four-year-old company called Sprinkles and Things in her new home. On November 20, Amanda led a workshop for six children where they decorated cupcakes. The class also included pizza which was washed down with a children’s favourite,… Continue reading

Remembrance Day in Millbrook

This year’s Remembrance Day Service in Millbrook was very well attended and unlike many of the previous services, took place under sunny skies. Padre John Sloan and Rev. Rob Ross delivered messages of support and respect, putting the sacrifices of our armed forces, past and present, in perspective.  A few… Continue reading