Volunteers Plant Trees along Millpond Through TD Tree Days Program

On the morning if Saturday, September 14th, while many were attending the Grand Opening celebrations at the new Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, a group of more than fifty volunteers were down the hill participating with Otonabee Conservation Regional Authority (ORCA) staff planting native trees and shrubs as part of the… Continue reading

Kids Clothing Swap Fundraiser for the Old Millbrook School Family Centre

As the season changes, so do the wardrobes.  Do you have gently used clothing that will no longer be useful next year?  Are you looking to beef up your children’s closet with some new-to-them items?   If so, you may be able to help the local family centre while you address… Continue reading

Join the Library as it Celebrates 125 Years

2019 marks the 125th anniversary of the Cavan Monaghan Libraries’ Millbrook Branch. Things have changed quite markedly for the library from its humble start October 1st, 1984 as a Mechanics Institute, to our 2 bustling branches that cater to our diverse and growing patronage. We invite you to join us… Continue reading

Volunteer Actors needed for 4th Line Theatre’s 2019 Christmas Show

Have you always wanted to act onstage? Want to be part of an epic outdoor production in your community?  Have you ever wondered how 4th Line productions come to life? Interested in learning new skills and working alongside professional actors, directors and choreographers?  4th Line Theatre is looking for volunteers… Continue reading

Meet Joshua Helms, Foodland Millbrook’s new Store Owner/Operator

Foodland Millbrook has been a fixture in Millbrook for over 40 years, and its new owner, Josh Helms, is bringing a fresh approach and brand-new store renovation to customers in the community. Josh grew up in Mt. Albert, Ontario and started in the grocery business when he was 16 as… Continue reading

Pilot Project to Collect Kitchen Waste in Millbrook Starts November 1st

Last month, Council supported a staff recommendation to begin a pilot project for the collection of kitchen waste in the village of Millbrook.  The collection will be incorporated into the existing curbside collection contract with Wither’s Waste and the pilot will run for nine months to coincide with the completion… Continue reading

St. John’s Anglican Church, Ida

Pictured is local MP, Jamie Schmale, with St. John’s Anglican Church, Ida, Rev. Peter Mills, at last month’s Community Appreciation event which brought out approximately 100 guests to acknowledge and celebrate the organization’s two centuries of service to the community. Another 200th anniversary will be celebrated this month by St…. Continue reading

Nexicom Receives Funding to Support New Rural High-Speed Fibre Networks

Nexicom receives federal funding assistance to facilitate the installation of new next generation Fibre Optic Cable Networks to their current high-speed internet infrastructures in Northumberland County, Otonabee – South Monaghan & Douro-Dummer Townships. Last month, the local telecommunications company learned that it will be receiving $2,887,738 of federal funding in… Continue reading