Author: The Millbrook Times
From Winter to Summer!
The following article originally ran in 2013. Other matters have been keeping me occupied so I’m hoping you won’t mind a second helping of this column. COVID-19 was certainly not on our radar back…
Pictures are Great! Don’t Forget the Words
On special occasions our son, Brad, and his family often give us framed family photos as gifts. Last month, we received an empty frame with the word “Memories” written in large letters under where…
4th Line Theatre Hosts Live Stream Reading of The Cure for Everything
Backed by funding from longtime supporter Nexicom, the 4th Line Theatre continues to offer online programming this June. Like everyone else in these unprecedented times, 4th Line is responding to the need to encourage…
Club Announces Cancellation of 2020 House League Soccer Season
The Board of Directors of Maple Leaf Cavan FC has been monitoring local and provincial updates regarding COVID-19 very closely as it considered the 2020 House League season. The Board also reflected on Ontario…
The Role of Baxter Creek in the Development of Millbrook
It is widely known that without Baxter Creek, Millbrook would not exist. In the early 1820’s when this area was settled, a man named John Deyell chose to build his grist and sawmill on…
Don’t Fear the E-bikes
I first heard about electric mountain bikes five or so years ago. The concept seemed so foreign to me at the time. Why would anyone need a motor on a mountain bike? It wasn’t…
Be Bear Wise and Avoid Bear Encounters
Black bears live in most parts of Ontario. Know what to do if you encounter a bear. The best thing to do is to avoid encounters. Make noise when you move through heavily wooded…
More Local Food Coming
Last month, council received a request from Cavan resident Larissa Nicholson, to launch a REKO-style farmers’ market in the township. Backed by a group of six local producers, Nicholson proposed a weekly event on…
Peterborough Regional Business Count Launches June 15th
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) will be embarking on the region’s first annual count of businesses on Monday, June 15 to collect information on local business to provide valuable insight into the…