Beware of Toxic plants Lining Rural Roads
By Karen Graham If you suddenly notice unusual brown discolouration of your skin with little or no accompanying discomfort, or weeping blisters from an unknown source, you may have come in contact with the sap from a plant containing a chemical compound called “furanocoumarin”. Common plants containing this chemical include celery, wild parsnip,…
Booming Business in Bethany
By: Melodie Seto Along Highway 7A, there is a clearing where rows and rows of eye-catchingly colourful cottage chairs, tables, and other similar furniture are displayed. This scene is one of several business enterprises run by the Irwin family. Willow Green LTD’s cottage furniture business, which goes by the name Poly & Wood, first…
Pan Am Games Closer to Home
By Sarah Sobanski John Scott McPherson’s first day as a volunteer at the Pan Am Games did not get off to a great start. His commute alone ended in a five kilometer sprint to make it on time – he lost the top button of his blue volunteer pants, his bicycle brakes seized, and…
Quality Ontario Wines Available at Local Farmers’ Markets
By Karen Graham Those of you who braved the pouring rain which soaked last month’s Farmers’ Market may have been surprised to see a booth offering wine for sale. This is a recent event and part of the loosening of the rules surrounding alcohol sales in the province. It began as a first-of-its kind…
Dave Gilmore is Troughman
By Karen Graham These days, Dave Gilmore talks faster than he moves, thanks to several knee surgeries that have slowed his pace a bit. That has not translated into a slower pace for his construction business though, which continues to expand. For the past six years, Dave has owned and operated the business known…
Save the date- Another Ladies’ Night is on the Way on August 6th
By Karen Graham Another fun-filled evening of entertainment, food and shopping will hit King Street in Millbrook beginning at 4 pm on Thursday August 6thand brought to you by the Millbrook Business Improvement organization. Among the musical entertainers is Samantha Windover whose powerful voice returns to dazzle with her latest pieces. Brigdet Foley and…