The first round of grants totalling $60,106 has been approved for projects under the township’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) established last year. Fifteen applications were received, with approvals in the amounts of $25,000 each for projects dedicated to façade and signage improvement and for building and site improvement, with the… Continue reading
These days Griffin Clark is a bit of a travelling man, having just returned from a seven month trip in New Zealand. He’s delighted to be back home in Millbrook for the summer, catching up with his family and friends before he leaves for another extensive trip, this time to… Continue reading
Before getting started, it’s worth noting that many bike shops offer a bike fitting service. This is the simplest and fastest way to get a bike setup and fitted properly for its rider. Otherwise, for those who are interested in working through the process on their own, here are some… Continue reading
On Sunday June 3rd, St. Thomas More Catholic Church hosted its 2nd Annual Parish and Community Fun Day/BBQ. The event which included games for children, face painting, the very popular dunk tank, plus free hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages was well attended. Many thanks to all the volunteers from St. Thomas… Continue reading
Pictured is local celebrity Rufus with his trainer Mark Hamblin. A twelve-year-old Old English Bulldog, Rufus has experienced mobility challenges since his knee surgery ( we feel for you!) and as a result, has put on a few extra pounds, further exacerbating this problem. A lover of fresh air and… Continue reading
A perfect summer day greeted shoppers last Sunday at our third market of the season. People were clearly enjoying themselves, wandering the stalls, sampling some of the local products and picking up fresh produce. While the late arrival of warmer, dryer weather delayed strawberry season for many local growers, we… Continue reading
In May, Millbrook South Cavan Grade two teacher Carolyn Rumble decided to bring some context to her letter-writing teaching unit, and asked her class to reach out to the school’s elder neighbours across the street. Students embraced the task, writing letters that posed questions that were on their mind and… Continue reading
Four years ago when the Artisanal poultry program began, Gary and his family got on board. They now produce 1200 birds a year, processing 100 each week during the warm weather to ensure a steady supply of fresh meat at their farm located in Douro Dummer. The Fenton family raises… Continue reading
