Author: Karen Graham
Comment – August 2026
A new community newspaper was launched in Northumberland County last week called the West Northumberland Independent. This is good news, as community newspapers tell stories from a local perspective. For example, stories are now…
Cavan Monaghan Receives Q1 OLG Payment
Last month, Cavan Monaghan received its first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation totaling $58,466 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. Since the gaming site…
Now & Then – August 2026: Early School Days, Part Three
Pictured is the Cork School, aka SS No. 15, in the late 1800s. It is located on Carmel Line near the McCamus Quarter Line and is now a private residence. By Dan Bourgeois The…
Wednesdays in the Park
During the months of July and August, leaders of the Millbrook Christian Assembly are once again focused on building bridges with families in the community, offering a free event every Wednesday morning. The program…
Monthly Market Dates for Millbrook Famers’ Market
The Groovy Little Smoothie Co. offers plant-based treats and is one of the new vendors at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. The Millbrook Farmers’ Market is returning to the monthly format. It operates out of…
Millbrook Dam Restoration Work to Begin
Otonabee Conservation is conducting vegetarian restoration work on the Millbrook dam to address significant erosion and safeguard critical infrastructure. The project will help stabilize the area, protect critical infrastructure, and reduce the risk of…
Pipe Replacement
Construction crews working on water pipe replacement along Anne St. take the opportunity to install pipe to the new downtown park for the public washroom.
Vargas Plan of Subdivision Received Approval in Principle
There is a lot of grading activity on the Vargas property located at 963 County Rd. 10 across from the CMCC. The property is the subject of a Draft Plan of Subdivision that is…
Millbrook Legion 100th Anniversary
Members of the Millbrook Legion pulled out all of the stops to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the organization in Canada on July 18th. A few days prior to the event,…