Author: Karen Graham
Comment – October 2025
Last Monday I learned that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers had decided they would stop delivering community newspapers as part of their work action. It felt like a personal attack. What did they…
Historical Society Presentation
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society is excited to present “A Dynamic Talk about Indigenous Peoples Then and Now; Here and Beyond” on Thursday, October 23rd, 7 pm at the Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion…

Now & Then – October 2025: Land Speculator, Developer and Politician
William Henry Sowden was bornin 1823, the eighth of 16 children of Willaim Sowden and Maria Louisa Varley. The elder Sowden was a corn miller in Yorkshire, England before migrating to Upper Canada in…
Municipal Role in Boosting Provincial Electricity Supply
In July, municipal staff sought direction from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) about the role of the municipality in the development of additional electricity capacity. Staff was seeking clarification to help staff and…

New Veteran Banners Unveiled at Millbrook Legion
On September 21st, seven new veteran banners were revealed to the five families who sponsored them. They include members of the Harding, Palmer, Shaw and Tinney and Retallick families who sponsored the banners as…

NEW Chiropractic Clinic Opens in Bailieboro
Tyler grew up in Peterborough where he found his calling early in life, beginning to work in chiropractic clinics while still in high school. He has spent ten years working in the field, the…

Jill Worden Offers Tools to Calm our Minds
Jill Worden believes we would all be less stressed if we just paid attention. The current term for this is being “mindful”, which means being aware of our senses, both physical and emotional and…





