Author: Karen Graham
The Gates Are Open Again!
We are so excited to officially reopen the off-leash dog park at Peterborough West Animal Hospital on Tuesday May 19th! Over the years, this space has become more than just a fenced-in field —…
A Special Day in a Brand New Way
From Blocks & Blooms 2024, a garden view at Silver Creek. By Celia Hunter Every three years the Millbrook Cavan Historical Society (MCHS) puts on a big party we call Blocks & Blooms. For…
Now & Then – June 2026: Early School Days
By Dan Bourgeois This year’s first 4th Line Theatre production is “Schoolhouse”, centered on a fictional 1930s one room rural schoolhouse in a fictional village, somewhere in this part of the world. This got…
Today’s Faith – God’s Show and Tell
By Rev. Janet Stobie All Christians today claim to be followers of Jesus. What does that mean? The news media, the internet, and even the person living next door would each answer that question…
Welcome to Sage & Soul Collective: Millbrook’s Newest Wellness Business
Pictured are Sage & Soul Collective founders Amanda Willet and Missy Gurley inside their new wellness-inspired business which opened last week on Union St. across from Canada Post’s parking area. The empty store front…
Honky Tonk Angel Expands
The operators of this popular bar located at 6725 Highway 7 (aka County Rd. 28) in Springville have taken over the space occupied for many years by Chinese Food restaurant the Golden Wheel and…
Alone or with Friends, Birdwatching Builds an Appreciation for Nature
Lynn Smith identifies one of twenty-six birds that joined us on a morning walk in early May. Let me start by saying that calling the activity “bird watching” is a misdirect: it’s primarily about…
Local On-Line Business Provides Equipment Parts to Customers Around the World
Sue Rienstra and her husband Dave supply a wide variety of tractor and equipment parts through Sue’s online business in Cavan. Sue Rienstra’s experience in tractors and parts began at the age of 13…
Law Enforcement Pays a Visit to Friendship Force
Retired RCMP Rod Taylor with members of Friendship Force Retired RCMP Rod Taylor visited members of Friendship Force in May where he told them about his experience as a law enforcement officer. At first…