Author: The Millbrook Times
Lepper Memorial Birdhouse
This miniature replica of the long-time residence of Bruce and Lyn Lepper is a birdhouse (for two) that has been constructed in honour and in memory of Bruce, who was both a world champion…
Smile! (again)
This year, the Tim Horton’s annul Cookie Campaign runs this week, from May 1st to 7th. For the second year in a row, the Peterborough locations have decided to donate the proceeds of this…
EarlyON Centre Seeks Help to Create Shade Structure
At the May 1st Council meeting, EarlyON Centre’s Managing Director Nancy Hurley explained the role of this critical family resource in our community. Its mandate is to support early learning and development, engage parents…
Ticks Are Back – and so is the Risk of Lyme Disease
Taking a hike is good for both physical and mental health, but along with that feeling of well-being might come a microscopic predator that could turn that effort into something that threatens rather…
Preschooler Play to Discover at the Millbrook EarlyON Family Centre
This spring, The Old Millbrook School is offering a unique program. This program will be open to children turning 4 this calendar year, 4 year olds and 5 year olds and their parent or…
Otonabee Conservation releases its 2023 Watershed Report Card
The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards were released across the province on March 22nd to coincide with World Water Day. Every five years, Conservation Authorities report on four resource categories: surface…
Bill Slavin Launches New Graphic Novel Series
This month marks a new beginning for our local award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, Bill Slavin. On Sunday he attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival for the launch of his new graphic novel,…
Purity Hemp Products Provide Locally-Sourced Nutrition Boost
The farm on Mount Pleasant Road has been in the family since 1966. When JoAnne Kennedy was growing up here, her family raised beef cattle. Like many young people, JoAnne’s future plans took her…
Grow Your Own Produce at the Community Garden
Finally spring weather is here and we can start work in the Millbrook community garden. The garden is located next to the Old Millbrook School (where the library is) with a beautiful center flower…