Help for Parkinson’s Patients
Things can seem bleak for Parkinson’s sufferers facing long wait times to see a neurologist in Canada; perhaps as long as three years. And when they are seen, often little hope is offered for the daily tremors, internal complaints, and painful limbs. In fact, a doctor might suggest the patient does not exert themselves…
Peterborough Social Services Opens Outreach Program in Millbrook
Paula Fitzgerald is there to help. A Case Manager from Peterborough’s Social Services, she can help clients navigate the vast array of programs designed to help people get back on their feet or to help them through a transition. Since 2016, she has been providing support to clients in the Ontario Works program in…
Millbrook Community Choir Brings Us the Music of the Season
You won’t have to wait until their December 10th concert to hear some of the Christmas repertoire the Millbrook Community Choir is preparing this season. Members of the choir will lead a parade of participants to the events of Christmas in the Village on December 7th, following one of the horse-drawn wagons into town…
Local Talent Shoots Music Video in Mount Pleasant
Having grown up in the area, these boys appreciated the venue’s potential, and as luck would have it, chose one of those balmy October days when the sky was clear and the leaves were colourful. It was a sign that the shoot would go well, and it did. The views of the Cavan Hills…
A Year in the Village – Millbrook Valley Chocolates Celebrates
This time, the filming of the second season of the television series “Anne”, was a more welcome experience. Last year, Millbrook Valley Chocolate owners Stephen and Jackie Flamminio had just taken possession of the former pizza shop location and were rushing to complete their renovations to open their doors for the Christmas season,…