Old Millbrook School Rehabilitation Project
At the May 20th Council meeting, it was agreed to proceed with a series of rehabilitation projects at the Old Millbrook School, for a total value of $511,750. Of this amount, $375,266.28 will be funded by a grant from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) which was approved several years ago. Among the…
Friendship Force Members Share Their Stories
Friendship Force is a social club for individuals 18 and older on the Autism Spectrum. This developmental disability resulting in a wide range of abilities caused by differences in the brain, and characterized by difficulties in communication, social interaction and other cognitive challenges. Founded in 2023, Friendship Force meets once a week at the…
New Partnership to Provide Broad Movement, Wellness and Community in Millbrook
Robyn Carter of Premiere Studio of Dance is extending the programs and services at the Millbrook dance studio through a new partnership with Millbrook resident Amanda Willett this fall as she invites Willett’s Healing Arts Collective to provide classes, workshops and other programs in the dance studio at 44 King St. East. The idea…
Yellow Ribbon on Dog Collar Means Caution!
Dog bites pose a major public health concern in children and adults. Every year, hundreds of people are bitten by dogs in our communities, resulting in physical and emotional trauma, time away from work or school. The first step in preventing dog bites is to understand why a dog may bite. A dog may…