4th Line Theatre Receives Significant Provincial Funding Boost
Opening night for the 4th Line Theatre’s premiere performance of their August production of Carmel was more exciting than usual; the local theatrical non-profit organization announced that they had received more than $410,000 in provincial funding. The funds flow from two sources. The Ontario Trillium Foundation has provided $34,200 to renovate audience seating and…
The Death of a Tree
The Distillery Street entrance to Medd’s Mountain Park is still blocked off; but you can walk beside the fencing and enter the park. As well, you can enter the park via the boardwalk from the Old Millbrook School. I really encourage you to walk along this boardwalk, especially at this time of year. Joe-Pye-Weed,…
What does Google say?
One thing the internet does is bring reviews to our fingertips. Reviews, positive or negative, are powerful in today’s world. We need a new roof. Who do we hire? In the past we would have called friends for their recommendations. Today, we surf the internet for roofing companies. The wise customer will look beyond…
Terry Fox Millbrook Mystery
Terry Fox has to be on the very short list of Greatest Canadians. His achievements during his short lifetime and incredible legacy still inspire today around the world. Terry’s Marathon of Hope began with seemingly impossible goals. Barely twenty years old, with a leg recently amputated from cancer, he would run across this country…
Soccer Equipment Collection
Pictured is Dr. Jim Leeson, a chiropractor practicing at the Peterborough Power Zone Center with a small sample of shoes he and massage Therapist Sara Sutherland have collected. The shoes will be distributed to the children in Belize in February by the volunteers at the annual visit to that country. Soccer shoes for the…
Millbrook Ladies’ Night 2019
A picture-perfect evening provided a welcome backdrop to this year’s Ladies’ Night event hosted by the Millbrook BIA, featuring shopping, food, live entertainment and camaraderie.