Now & Then – October 2025: Land Speculator, Developer and Politician
William Henry Sowden was bornin 1823, the eighth of 16 children of Willaim Sowden and Maria Louisa Varley. The elder Sowden was a corn miller in Yorkshire, England before migrating to Upper Canada in 1818. He must have been successful a she purchased 600 acres of land outside of Port Hope, naming the farm…
Municipal Role in Boosting Provincial Electricity Supply
In July, municipal staff sought direction from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) about the role of the municipality in the development of additional electricity capacity. Staff was seeking clarification to help staff and council respond appropriately to requests to establish new electricity facilities like the one they received from Nexus Energy at the…
New Veteran Banners Unveiled at Millbrook Legion
On September 21st, seven new veteran banners were revealed to the five families who sponsored them. They include members of the Harding, Palmer, Shaw and Tinney and Retallick families who sponsored the banners as recognition of their loved ones who served in the military. These new banners have joined the others that are currently…
NEW Chiropractic Clinic Opens in Bailieboro
Tyler grew up in Peterborough where he found his calling early in life, beginning to work in chiropractic clinics while still in high school. He has spent ten years working in the field, the last five practicing as a licensed chiropractor in a Peterborough clinic. After marrying a Millbrook girl, they moved into the…
Jill Worden Offers Tools to Calm our Minds
Jill Worden believes we would all be less stressed if we just paid attention. The current term for this is being “mindful”, which means being aware of our senses, both physical and emotional and living in the moment. Jill Worden worked in the field of mental health and wellness for more than 30 years…