Accelerated Watermain Replacement Program Begins
Last week the township held a Public Information event to share the details of the first leg of the expedited watermain replacement program in Millbrook. Municipal Public Works and Valdor Engineering staff were on hand to discuss the project and answer questions. Originally scheduled to be replaced over a ten year period, in November…
Farms at Work Encourage Bringing Idle Land Back into Production
Ontario farmland is extremely productive, with the agriculture and food sector contributing more than $51 billion to the provincial GDP each year. Last week, Farms at Work hosted an event featuring a variety of professionals in the agriculture sector to discuss trends and to encourage non-farm owners of agricultural land to optimize the role…
Millbrook South Cavan Students Show Compassion
As part of their character development program, each month local public schools celebrate specific values. The program focuses on 10 positive character attributes that encourage everyone to work together to create a community of caring citizens. The objective is to build compassionate citizens to build strong communities. It fosters respect for the dignity and…
Now & Then – March 2026: Backwoods Bankers
By Dan Bourgeois Known as the Bank Apartments, this building was originally home to the Millbrook Banking Co. The impressive two story buff brick building at 14 King St West in Millbrook is nicknamed the Bank Apartments. This got me wondering: Which bank? This led to looking into how banks arose and functioned in…
Double Gold for the Millbrook Synchronized Skating Team!
The Millbrook Shooting Stars Synchronized Skating Team is celebrating an outstanding achievement in just their second competitive season. Skating out of the Millbrook Skating Club and led by Synchro Coach Jody Jones, the team has demonstrated exceptional growth, dedication, and teamwork. Team members include Mikayla Dundas, Sophie Davis, Brooklynn Seeley, Sophie Tye, Gloria St.…
Millbrook Figure Skating Club Hosts Local Clubs for Simulated Competition
Fifty figure skaters hit the ice at the CMCC on Saturday, February 21st to compete in a low key event in preparation for upcoming competitions. Members of the Port Hope and Baltimore Figure Skating clubs came to Millbrook where they were divided into groups according to their skating levels and performed their individual skating…