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Upcoming Events
Nov11Tue2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthNov 11 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →8:30 am Coffee Club @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookCoffee Club @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookNov 11 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 amTuesdays from 8:30 to 10:30. Come and enjoy a morning of comradeship. Coffee, tea and muffins, $2. Everyone welcome10:00 am Line Dancing @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchLine Dancing @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchNov 11 @ 10:00 amTuesdays at 10 am, pre-registration required – call 705-932-2011.10:45 am Remembrance Day Services @ Millbrook CenotaphRemembrance Day Services @ Millbrook CenotaphNov 11 @ 10:45 amTuesday, November 11th at 10:45 am at the Millbrook Cenotaph, hosted by the Millbrook Legion.Nov12Wed2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthNov 12 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →
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Canada Summer Jobs Program Application Deadline Fast Approaching
Employers are invited to submit their applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program by January 12th. According to Jamie Schmale, MP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, last year employers in our riding received almost $2 million which created 606 summer jobs. Jamie Schmale, Member of Parliament for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock is reminding… Continue reading
St. Thomas More’s Christmas Bazaar Returns
After a hiatus of three years due to COVID-19, St. Thomas More hosted their annual Bazaar on Saturday December 3rd at Millbrook Legion. Despite the downpouring of rain, residents turned out for the hot chicken soup and chili which have always been favourites. The event included a variety of draw items… Continue reading
Today’s Faith- A Gentle Reminder 2
She flew in and nestled her plump breast down into the snow piled onto our deck railing. Through the sliding doors, I watched her as she watched me. Each of us wary. Her eyes darted back and forth ensuring safety. For those few moments we were alone together. I sat… Continue reading
The Christmas Tradition Continues
Every year at Christmas the Millbrook Girl Guides help Millbrook Food Share to put the many Christmas Hampers together for our needy families. On the last Tuesday before Christmas the hampers are delivered with the help of some able bodied men. This is made up mainly of the old Millbrook… Continue reading
Get a New Look for Your Kitchen Without Breaking the Bank
Realtor Kevin Lee and his family relocated to Millbrook a year ago from Stouffville, in search of a small town life. Lee is a realtor and his wife is a mortgage broker, so real estate drives their professional income. In anticipation of a potential softening of the market, Lee began… Continue reading
Centennial Place Earns International Accreditation for Longterm Care
Late in November, staff at Centennial Place Longterm Care Home learned that the home had once again earned a three-year accreditation for its dedication and commitment to improving the lives of its clients. This exceptional recognition is provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This an international,… Continue reading
A New Generation Continues the Staples Syrup Tradition of Excellence
Members of the eighth generation of the Staples family of Cavan have joined the ranks of producers of award-winning syrup as 9 year old Emily submitted her first samples into this year’s Royal Winter Fair syrup competition. Producing world class maple syrup is a long standing tradition in the Staples… Continue reading
Trail Floating Bridge Replacement Approved
Since 2020, the 128-foot long floating bridge on the Baxter Creek Trail connecting Medd’s Mountain to the Fairgrounds trail has been closed due to safety concerns. Walkway supports had rotted below the water, boards were missing and hand railings were unsecure. Despite obvious risks and posted signage, some continued to… Continue reading