Author: The Millbrook Times
Galerie Q Reopens with New Exhibits
Galerie Q is back in business with curator Kathryn at last back on duty. New and family works on display and the gallery is preparing new exhibitions to welcome spring and celebrate Canada’s special upcoming…
Sharing Stories Draws Large Crowd
On February 25, Centennial Place’s Fireside Lounge was filled with an enthusiastic crowd who came from as far away as Port Hope and Peterborough to share memories of Millbrook’s downtown in days gone by.…
Centennial Place Welcomes a New Kind of Resident
A few weeks ago, Centennial Place introduced six new “residents” to their community. The four cats and two dogs are called Companion pets, and came not from a breeder but from the Hasbro…
Save the Date: Maple in the Township Comes on the April 1st Weekend
A group of local Maple Syrup producers are joining forces to host a Maple weekend on April 1st and 2nd. All participating producers will open the doors to their sugar shacks between the hours…
Todd Equipment Builds for the Future While Respecting the Past
In 1950, Gerry Todd was asked by his employer Massey Ferguson to take a trip from Toronto up Highway 115 to scout a location for a new dealership. He returned unimpressed, and asked his…
Patrick Benson Moves on after Transition Period
Patrick Benson Moves on after Transition Period for New Owners of Benson Shields Funeral Homes This December, Bill Shields and Gwen Hogg celebrated their first year as owners of Benson Shields Funeral Homes. During…
What Next?!
Thunderstorms and heavy rain in February?! This is really turning out to be a very odd and changeable year. And March looks set to continue this lack of pattern. But we must make the…
If the Pants Fit, Wear ’Em
Millbrook used to have its own Sears pickup location. That tradition of leisurely flipping through a Sears Wish Book, placing an order and picking up our fulfilled wish a while later while catching up…