Now & Then – June 2026: Early School Days
By Dan Bourgeois This year’s first 4th Line Theatre production is “Schoolhouse”, centered on a fictional 1930s one room rural schoolhouse in a fictional village, somewhere in this part of the world. This got me wondering about the early history of education in Ontario, and especially in rural Ontario. In 1816, a year before…
Today’s Faith – God’s Show and Tell
By Rev. Janet Stobie All Christians today claim to be followers of Jesus. What does that mean? The news media, the internet, and even the person living next door would each answer that question differently. Let’s consider the accounts of Jesus’ life and the stories he told. They give us wisdom for living a…
Welcome to Sage & Soul Collective: Millbrook’s Newest Wellness Business
Pictured are Sage & Soul Collective founders Amanda Willet and Missy Gurley inside their new wellness-inspired business which opened last week on Union St. across from Canada Post’s parking area. The empty store front on Union St. across from the Post Office parking lot is finally open with an exciting new venture. Founded by…
Honky Tonk Angel Expands
The operators of this popular bar located at 6725 Highway 7 (aka County Rd. 28) in Springville have taken over the space occupied for many years by Chinese Food restaurant the Golden Wheel and transformed the space into a warm, welcoming restaurant and bar. In the fall of 2024, Ormie Francis took over the…
Alone or with Friends, Birdwatching Builds an Appreciation for Nature
Lynn Smith identifies one of twenty-six birds that joined us on a morning walk in early May. Let me start by saying that calling the activity “bird watching” is a misdirect: it’s primarily about bird listening. Actually seeing the birds can be quite a feat. Last month I was introduced to this popular past…
Local On-Line Business Provides Equipment Parts to Customers Around the World
Sue Rienstra and her husband Dave supply a wide variety of tractor and equipment parts through Sue’s online business in Cavan. Sue Rienstra’s experience in tractors and parts began at the age of 13 when she swept the floors at her family’s Massey Equipment Dealership in the Newcastle area. By eighteen, she was helping…