She Says You Have Angels
I never used to think about angels, despite living in Millbrook’s former St. Andrew’s United Church. But that changed a few Christmases ago, one night as I was closing up shop in the little breastfeeding clothing boutique that I kept in downtown Millbrook, where the Quilter’s Bolt is today. It was just before closing…
Free Shingles Vaccine Good News for Local Seniors
Local health leaders from Peterborough Public Health and Peterborough Family Health Team say Minister Hoskins’ recent announcement that the Ontario government is funding free shingles vaccine for those aged 65-70 is great news for our community. “With such a high proportion of seniors in the Peterborough area, we expect to see a real benefit…
Local Business Owner Named Chair of Cdn Manufacturers’ & Exporters’ Board
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) announced that Rhonda Barnet, VP Finance at Steelworks Design Inc., would become the new chair of their national board of directors, effective immediately. As she assumes the role, Rhonda also sets a milestone for the organization as the first ever female Chair. “I am…
Chamber Column – Yogage
Each month we will feature a profile of a business member of the Millbrook and District Chamber of Commerce. We start with local dance studio, Yogage, operated by Lindsay Storms. This fall, Lindsay Storms opened a dance studio operating out of the Old Millbrook School offering classes two evenings per week. With more than…
Grandma’s Café Serves up Food with Nostalgia
The newest food provider on King Street is also new to the food industry. Owner John Patrick and wife — have many years of business experience in the cleaning industry, but were looking for a change of pace and regular hours to allow them to spend more time with their youngest son. While the…
Christmas Comes to our Libraries
Lindsay Molloy, Coordinator of Community Outreach Programming and Partnerships Cavan Monaghan Libraries December 3 2016, Millbrook Branch is also hosting our Annual Christmas Party from 11a.m.-12:30p.m. There will be crockpots full of hot chocolate and apple cider, as well as a few Holiday crafts for children. Please stop in and share some festive time…