Will 2015 be the Last Unfair Election?
Sarah Sobanski “There have been four majorities over 150 years of the electoral system, where the elected party received 50 per cent of the vote as well as seats (in the House of Commons),” NDP’s Craig Scott told a room full of concerned citizens at Millbrook’s Municipal Office Thursday. Hosting the non-partisan event alongside…
Young Millbrook Entrepreneur Continues to Face Forward After a Successful Summer Start
Melodie Seto 16 year old Brigh Findlay-Shields is not your average summer job-seeking high school student. Unlike most teenagers her age, she decided to become an entrepreneur during her summer holiday. As the proud founder of Darling Equine, an onlinebridle charm boutique, she is one of 13 youth participants in this year’s Summer Company…
Claire’s Baking Earns Loyal Following in Port Hope
Karen Graham Claire Carrie spends her weekdays behind a desk keeping client and insurance company files organized, accurate and current at Bulger and Gray Insurance Brokers in Millbrook. It’s a job that requires discipline and organizations skills, but in the world of insurance administration,there is little room to flex a creative muscle. There is…
Council Approves Back up Plan to Preserve Mill
Karen Graham Despite media reports to the contrary, at the last Council Meeting our municipal representatives took a step to protect the grist mill building, not destroy it. A letter from ORCA CAO Dan Marinigh had been received that day, seeking financial support for a last ditch effort to avoid the outright demolition of…
Close to Home: A Taste Of Africa
Melodie Seto Sometimes one does not need to travel long distances to have an immersive cultural experience, and that is especially the case for those living in or near the South Monaghan Township. ZimArt– Rice Lake Gallery –has been operating in Bailieboro for 16 years and is a free outdoor art gallery that is…
Get Out: August Days and Nights
Glen Spurrell As the days march inexorably on and our wonderfully long days grow quickly and dismayingly shorter, there is so much to see and so much to tell you about! The fields and wild areas are rapidly reminding us that August is more than half through! The goldenrod that was practically unnoticeable as…