The 2014 County budget was approved by County Council at their April 2 meeting. According to the press release, the approved budget will see a tax rate increase, net of assessment growth, of 1.88%. “This budget represents an extremely responsible approach to fiscal management.” said J. Murray Jones, Peterborough County… Continue reading
by: Karen Graham Pineneedle Farms has been a family business operating in the Pontypool area for several generations. During the 1950’s, Pontypool was the largest supplier of Christmas trees in North America. Many local landowners had signed 12 year leases to Christmas tree growers who would harvest the most pleasingly… Continue reading
by: Karen Graham On Sunday afternoon, the Millbrook Figure Skating Club hosted their final exhibition of the season with a circus themed show entitled “Under the Big Top”. The enthusiastic crowd was treated to a colourful production involving all willing members (some younger performers suffered last minute jitters and withdrew)… Continue reading
The Sunday Night League annual tournament ran like clockwork again last Sunday thanks to the dedicated efforts of league organizer Marion Olan. In its 42nd year of operation, the popularity of this men’s league continues, drawing players from Manvers to Peterborough and beyond to relive their minor hockey glory on… Continue reading
by: Celia Hunter On Thursday, April 24, the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society will host an evening with special guests Lori Oschefski and Sandra Joyce of the British Home Children Advocacy and Research Association. They will be presenting an overview of British Home Children in Canada. Barnardo Children were part… Continue reading
The Mark Starowicz documentary centering on Millbrook and the Mystery of the Bell will air on Thursday, April 10, 2014 on CBC television’s Doc Zone, not on Thursday, May 10, as stated in last week’s Millbrook Times. We apologize for any inconvenience that this miss-print may have caused and encourage… Continue reading
by: Karen Graham For the past 42 years, Millbrook has benefited from the presence of a local medical centre occupied by dedicated health professionals serving our community and beyond. The property is held by a not-for-profit organization controlled by a local volunteer Board of Directors who manage the operation and… Continue reading
