We are beginning to emerge from our cocoons, testing the water at outdoor events that previously were the hallmark of our community. From Bush Pulls to Touch a Truck and downtown events, there are plenty of opportunities to mingle with neighbours and celebrate our community. Perhaps meeting in person will… Continue reading
Last CM Council meeting, Council approved about 100 mountain bike cyclists, 10 at a time, to race at various spots on Cavan-Monaghan walking trails for 6 hours on Sunday, October 3rd. Final approval is pending verification of event insurance. Potential benefits – food and lodging. Total time to approval –… Continue reading
Lions’ Vice President, Paul Hayne, presented a cheque to Jim Cooper of the Millbrook Food Share. The cheque was for $700 and that was the proceeds from the Lions Drive Thru Breakfast. This was the last one for the year and was held on September the 12th. The Lions would… Continue reading
The traditional red brick centre-hall plan home in Fraserville is the new home of Victory Garden Supply. The company itself is not new- it has been operating as a wholesaler in Peterborough, servicing the commercial horticultural industry since 2012. The beginnings were humble. Operating out of a mini-van, owner… Continue reading
Why do parents focus on putting their kids on an intense one-sport-only track? Do they think it will help them reach professional sports levels sooner? Will it give them a better chance by sacrificing other sports? The answer might surprise you. Sport specialization – an intense focus on one sport… Continue reading
The skies cleared for the third Touch a Truck event hosted by the Millbrook/Cavan Firefighters’ Association. They were grateful to the Millbrook Agricultural Society which provided the fairgrounds for the event venue and to all who brought their vehicles and equipment out for display. After skipping a year due to… Continue reading
The Trout Unlimited Millbrook Chapter partnered with the local Girl Guide Rangers and Otonabee Region Conservation Authority to partake in the Yellowfish road program. The community program is designed to educate residents that storm drains are the doorways to our local streams. Putting anything other than rain water in the… Continue reading
With some local farmers harvesting a fourth crop of hay, it’s safe to say that hay is in abundance in our neighbourhood. Not so in Northern Ontario, or out west. Extreme drought and heat conditions have left livestock farmers contemplating how to shrink their herds given the lack of feed… Continue reading
