Author: The Millbrook Times
Blocks and Blooms 2018
Last Saturday the rain held off for a wonderful community event hosted by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. Travelling on foot or on a complimentary ride on a stylish horse-drawn wagon, visitors were…
Former Funeral Home Owner Patrick Benson Pleads Guilty to Eight Counts of Fraud
A definitive conclusion in the allegations of fraud and breach of trust against former funeral director Patrick Benson arrived on June 5th when he appeared in court to plead guilty on eight charges of…
Fair Weather Workers
These are a few of the fourteen young men from Jamaica who are spedning the summer travelling across the province working the games, rides and food vendor booths in local fairs. They are happy…
Comment – Canada: A Country of Collaborators
Justin Trudeau’s Canada is a more popular destination for those wanting a quick exit from the US than it was under his father Pierre when our country took in 40,000 draft dodgers eager to…
Letter to the Editor – July
Last month, at the end of one of our church services, a serious medical emergency occurred. We called 911, and within a few minutes Chief Balfour and his colleagues from the Cavan Monaghan Fire…
Millbrook South Cavan Principal Retires
She may be sitting in her office in the photo, but that is not where Millbrook/South Cavan principal Sheryl Hunter spends her workday. She can be found in the schoolyard during recess, in the…
Council Appoints Integrity Commissioner
Provincial legislation to modernize municipal legislation known as Bill 68 takes effect March 1st, 2019. It includes the mandatory adoption of a Council Code of Conduct along with the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner…
Groundwater Monitoring Continues
Last month Council received the first annual update on the groundwater monitoring program conducted by Cambium Inc. who has been retained to watch water in and around the Municipal supply wells. Among other things,…
Police Launch Residential Speeding Campaign Called “Safe Under 7”
The Peterborough Police Service is launching a summer traffic campaign targeting speeding in residential neighbourhoods. The campaign is in direct response to community concerns and complaints and will run during the summer months. “The…