Author: The Millbrook Times
Centreville Youth Host Support Local Efforts to Feed the World
Some fields in our township are growing food are not grown for local consumption; rather they are grown in support of faraway lands. Since 2010, members of the Centreville Presbyterian Church have been growing…
In Praise of Heritage Pigs
Pigs were introduced to North America over 500 years ago, when they were prized for their utility, hardiness, foraging ability, meat and fat, but this noble animal has been under attack now for over…
Special Guest Delivers Terry Fox Banner to North Cavan Public School
For the adults in the room, it was difficult to avoid an emotional lump in the throat during the Terry Fox assembly held last week at North Cavan Public School. There to present the…
Bancroft Nexicom’s Next Destination for Fibre Optic Installation
Nexicom is pleased to announce that it is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to roll out a new Fibre optic network that will serve the homes and businesses in the town of Bancroft.…
Municipal Staff Host Dinner Under the Stars in Support of the New Community Centre
Last Saturday evening, Municipal staff organized and executed a celebration of things local with a spotlight on food, and in the process raising funds for the new Community Centre. The evening began early with…
Community Care Volunteer Spotlight
Millbrook Community Care’s New to You store on King Street sells gently used clothing and other fantastic finds from shoes and books to smaller household items. The funds from the store support local Community…
Peterborough Police Service Launches Auxiliary Constable Recruitment Campaign
“The members of our Auxiliary Unit are an integral part of our Service. The enhancement these dedicated volunteers bring to our service is phenomenal. They are value added to our organization,” says Inspector Neil…
Hand of Man Returns
Fall has arrived and the Peterborough Guild of Arts and Crafts is presenting their yearly Hand of Man Art and Craft sale. This is their 43rd year and is the longest running craft show…
Common Ground – October 2018
October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came: The ashes, oaks, and maples, And those of every name. – George Cooper – The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is upon us. I’m…