The new Water and Wastewater plant may have received accolades from the Ontario Public Works Association, but many users take a dimmer view of the project. Since the new plant came on line in 2016, the township has fielded complaints from Millbrook residents facing sticker shock when they open their… Continue reading
In the early days of May 2018, the Ontario government released its long awaited Smoke Free Ontario strategy. Its opening sentence reminds readers that “Every day tobacco kills more Ontarians than alcohol, illicit substances, accidents, suicide and homicides combined.” And for those whose bottom line may be dollars and cents:… Continue reading
The Millbrook Dam project continues to hold its course, despite a two-week delay in April because of weather. It remains on time and on budget, with the expected completion of early December. Over the past few months, the contractor, Facca Inc., has been pouring the walls for the weir and… Continue reading
The family of the late Donna Chaplin would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for all the cards, phone calls, personal expressions of sympathy and food offerings over the last very difficult days and weeks since the passing of our wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Many thanks especially to… Continue reading
Irene Rudigier shakes her head in amazement at how things turn around in life. At her booth in the Millbrook Market, she offers produce that she shunned as a child: things like celeriac, Jerusalem artichoke and horseradish. Growing up in Germany, these items were commonplace, and found in backyard gardens. … Continue reading
An Introduction to Zimbabwean Art and Culture Families might find the August 4th grand opening of Zim Art’s annual exhibition and sale of Zimbabwean stone sculpture a fun introduction for young children into the world of art and a vibrant African culture. The free event runs from 3 to 6… Continue reading
The grand 19th century building, that for decades housed a vibrant church community, became a performance venue and eventually a family residence has been given a new lease on life as a wedding venue. Gone are the pews, choir benches, pulpits, and the organ. The sanctuary area has been treated… Continue reading
On Saturday, July 07th, the Millbrook and District Lions Club hosted their annual Antique Car Show in our historic downtown Millbrook. As usual, eager participants were lined up at 6:30 am for the 8 am start. The Community Police were out at this time manning the barricades and helping to… Continue reading
