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We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
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Community Care Events – July 2024
Bid Euchre: Mondays at 1pm Line Dancing: Tuesdays at 10 am Walking Group: Tuesdays at 10 am at the CMCC Coffee and Conversation: 10:45 at the CMCC Mat Stretch and Strengthen: Tuesdays at noon. Gentle Chair Stretch: Wednesdays at 9 am Coffee and Conversation: Wednesdays at 9:45 Bodies in Balance:… Continue reading
Royal Canadian Legion Events – July 2024
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402, Millbrook: Canada Day Celebration: Monday, July 1 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.-. BBQ and birthday cake, silent auction, entertainment by Bob Butcher and Rubber Duck Race at 3:00 p.m. Lunch BBQ: Friday, July 12th and 26th from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at the Millbrook… Continue reading
Regular Activities – Children & Youth Events – July 2024
EarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2nd floor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. 11:30 am Indoor Stroller walk at the CMCC. Tuesdays and Thursdays : Stay… Continue reading
Publication Dates
We’re a free community newspaper published once monthly. Pick up your free copy locally or subscribe here for Canada Post delivery! We are always available by phone, mail or email to receive your information. Thank you! To allow time for proofing, approvals and layout, please submit as early as possible…. Continue reading
Towerhill North Subdivision Moves Forward
This week, Council approved the Plan of Subdivision for Towerhill North. This was the final step in the approval process which was first outlined in October, 2021 through a draft plan including conditions of approval issued by Peterborough County. Work at this location to install services has been underway for… Continue reading
Township Assumes Responsibility for Sewage System Approvals
If you are not on the municipal water system, chances are you have your own wastewater system in your backyard, most commonly called a septic system. These onsite wastewater treatment systems process every drip that goes down the drain and every flush of the toilet. They consist of a tank… Continue reading
Ladies’ Night Comes Early This Year – 2024
This fan favourite event is taking place on King St, Thursday July 25 from 4-9 pm. Organizers have incorporating a Back to the ‘80’s them with music and entertainment provided by established We have a theme, for the first time, we are taking it “back to the 80’s” There will… Continue reading
The Millbrook Zucchini Festival
The Millbrook Zucchini Festival is back again this year, September 8, 2024, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is The Wizuke of Oz, which means flying Zukeys and Zwitches, oh my! So put on your ruby red zlippers and join us for boat races in the creek, baking,… Continue reading
Council Awards Concept and Design Contract for Remaining CMCC Land and Downtown Park
At this week’s Council meeting, Council approved Landscape Planning Limited with the contracted for the development of a concept design and site plan for two of the most significant recreational properties targeted for redevelopment in the Vision 2035 Strategic plan for Parks and Recreation in the township: the downtown park… Continue reading
Millbrook and District Lions
Pictured is Lion Brooke Taylor, owner of Brooke’s Plastics and a member of the Millbrook and District Lions making a very generous donation of 46 chairs to Lion Camp Dorset Manager Jeremy Schumacher. Located in Dorset, ON, the camp is a unique resort that offers vacation opportunities for dialysis patients… Continue reading
Cavan Monaghan pilots new Online Marriage Licence Program
The Township of Cavan Monaghan has been selected as one of the municipalities in Ontario to pilot a new online marriage licence program, making it less complicated and more convenient for Ontario couples to register. This new online marriage licence application is being introduced through a phased-in implementation, with province-wide… Continue reading
Millbrook’s EarlyON to Host Second Annual Strawberry Social
Once again, EarlyON brings their young visitors to Centennial Place for another Strawberry Social on Thursday July 4thfrom 11:00am – 12:30pm. This event is for families with children up to six years of age and Centennial Place residents. There will be strawberries, whipped cream and bubbles! Visitors should bring a… Continue reading
COMMENT – July 2024
Lately the paper has been receiving a lot of “love” from readers like Wanda Buttimore (see Letters to the Editor). Comments like these keep me motivated to continue. Sometimes on the Sunday night before our print deadline, I feel very alone with the pressure of filling the paper with stories… Continue reading