Cycling Through the Pandemic

COVID-19 caught everyone in the cycling industry off-guard. Shutdowns, lockdowns, and physical distancing left many people without their normal outlets for recreation and physical activity. Parents scrambled to find activities to do with their suddenly homebound children. In cities, fears of surface contact and cramped buses, subways, and trains left… Continue reading

Lemonade Stand-off with Police!

In the beginning, four young partners planned to use the lemonade stand to make some money and support the hospital.  In their first week, half of their revenue ($53) was directed to the PRHC Covid fund. Upon learning of the cancer diagnosis of two Millbrook South Cavan boys, the recipients… Continue reading

Christmas in July, Brides in October

The former Quilter’s Bolt location was decked out in Christmas paraphernalia last week as inventory from The Joneses’ consignment shop took temporary residence. A different kind of bling will soon be on display as this location will be occupied by a bridal shop which currently operates in Peterborough and is… Continue reading

Community Events – August 2020

Bottle Drive Fundraiser for Young Local Cancer Patients Bottle returns at the Millbrook Farm & Pet Supply have begun on a limited basis.  The proceeds of bottle return donations are being shared equally between Kieran and Conner. To adhere to COVID restrictions, empty returns can either be dropped at the… Continue reading

New Daycare opens Tuesday August 4, 2020

Dignitaries including provincial Ministers Laurie Scott and Stephen Lecce and Mayor McFadden joined the owners and staff of Helping Hands Day Care to offer a glimpse of the grounds and interior of the new facility.  Its doors open for customers on Tuesday, and based on changing COVID regulations it will… Continue reading

New Bakery Joins Millbrook Market 

Scott Williams and his partner, Lea Tran, are combining their love of gardening and baking in their bakery business they call Wildflower Bakery.  Operating out of their home in Havelock, their baked goods feature sustainably grown, certified organic and local ingredients, sometimes from their own garden. They produce hand-crafted bread… Continue reading

Anita Odessa’s Columns Published in New Book

Anita Odessa is a popular columnist at the Millbrook Times, where her humorous takes on life in the village illustrate her growing affection for life in the not-so-fast lane. This spring, Anita took advantage of the lockdown to organize her 70+ columns into a memoire which has just been published… Continue reading

Out of the Ashes – Woodleigh Farms Rebuilds with an Eye to the Future

July 17th marked two years since an early morning fire wiped out five barns in the twinkling of an eye at Woodleigh Farms in Cavan Monaghan Township. Five fire crews responded to the devastation, where 30,000 square feet of barns were leveled and a herd of 1500 pigs perished, along… Continue reading

Summer Programs at Your Libraries – 2020

Hey families! Are you looking for a bit of a break from being housebound? Join us for physically distanced fun every Tuesday from 10am – 12pm at our Bruce Johnston Branch and every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm at our Millbrook Branch. Each week we will have various literacy walk… Continue reading