Author: The Millbrook Times
New Fire Hall Now Serving the Community
It has been a long wait, but the much-anticipated new Fire Hall is now operational. There are still boxes to unpack and some final touches to complete, but ambulances and fire trucks are now…
New Elementary School Coming To Millbrook
The Ontario government is investing $24.2 million for a new Towerhill North Neighbourhood Elementary School. Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, announced funding for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board project to help…
Celebrating Heritage Week with a Local Flair
The Millbrook-Cavan Historical Society invites the community to celebrate some of our own on February 21. Our special guest speakers include 4th Line Theatre creator and founder Robert Winslow, and Joanne Rowland along with…
OLG Issues Q3 Gaming Revenue Payment to Township
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation provided a payment of $62,118 (OLG) last month as its third quarter payment to the municipality for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. So far, during OLG’s fiscal year…
Letter to the Editor – February 2025
I personally want to thank all of the volunteer fire fighters, both present and past for their service. It is a very stressful and sometimes dangerous job they do that is an essential benefit…
Nature Right Under Our Fingertips
I have been a life-long user of our trail system, right from when I was a baby, and often take it for granted. Our community is so lucky to have the Millbrook Valley Trails…
COMMENT – February 2025 – Local Community Newspapers Live Another Day
It’s been a tough few months for community newspapers. In November the postal strike created a logistical delivery challenge. Some small papers opted to publish only on their website, while others like this one,…
Cavan Monaghan Receives Infrastructure Spending to Extend Fallis Line East
Cavan Monaghan will receive funding of up to $1,271,875 from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program to help fund the extension of Fallis Line east of County Rd. 10. This funding will help expedite the…
Walking Group Supports Mind, Body and Soul
A group of residents meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 am the CMCC to get a little exercise, but they get more benefits than a few extra steps in their day – they find…