Author: The Millbrook Times
Peterborough County Launches Solar Ambulance Pilot Project
Last month, Peterborough County introduced a solar ambulance pilot project in conjunction with Peterborough County City Paramedics (PCCP), a Paramedic Service first in Canada. In an effort to reach or exceed the 26% Green…
Millbrook Explorers Take the Trip of a Lifetime
A journey that began for several young Millbrook boys at age four culminated last month in a northern Ontario adventure with their Millbrook Explorer group. The small contingent of Millbrook youth headed out on…
Remarkable First Season for Cavan Men’s Soccer Club
For an inaugural year, Cavan’s Men’s Soccer Team is experiencing a remarkable year. They currently sit on top in the league standings in the Ontario Soccer League Central Region East. They are vying for…
Municipal Council Grant Program Resurrected
Several years ago, Council shut down the popular Community Funding Grant program, where the municipality provided financial support for one-time funding requests to local organizations providing a benefit to the community in a social,…
A Taste of African Culture
For 18 years, Fran Fearnley of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery has travelled across Zimbabwe to purchase stone sculptures from local artists. Inspired by outdoor studio displays of Zimbabwean sculpture, she opened her generous rural…
Budget Timetables to Move Forward
At the July 3rd Council meeting, a revised budget timetable for the 2018 budget was approved, allowing staff to begin the budget process a month earlier than previous years. Under the new schedule, Council…
Team Ontario’s Field Lacrosse Wins Gold
Team Ontario’s Field Lacrosse team for girls under 19 took home the gold at the National Women’s Field Lacrosse tournament. Congratulations to Gillian Webster and her team for a stellar performance.
Rubber Duck Race Clears $1000
On Canada Day, the Millbrook and District Legion hosted another Rubber Duck race along Baxter Creek. More than 200 ducks were rented for the race at $5 each to raise money to help pay…
Cavan’s Dan McHattie Takes the Win at Peterborough Speedway
This experienced father of two is well known in car racing circles, with multiple championships wins under his belt. He was at it again as Peterborough Speedway kicked off the unofficial second half of…