Sarah Sobanski Long hair, beards and moustaches have all made a comeback in the last few years, but let’s not give all the credit to hipsters. Out and about this month, you might notice a little less chin hair, and a lot more upper lip fuzz, as men across the… Continue reading
Karen Graham When returning from a year-long medical leave from her teaching job and St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School, Julie Vallieres was on a mission. Her absence was the result of a relapse into depression, a condition she has struggled with for over 20 years. She has been eager to… Continue reading
Karen Graham The idea began as Jody Wheeler wondered how she could convey her gratitude to the community for the support she received when her son was injured in a snowmobile accident last year. She was looking for a way to pay back that kindness. Her fellow staff at Sylvia’s… Continue reading
Something we do not often think about is that everything in this world that is people-made has been designed by a human being: tables, skyscrapers, rockets. Even nature is often the palette for our designs: magnificent gardens, diversion of rivers, farmer’s fields, are designed by the artistry of man… Continue reading
Karen Graham Taylor Ray Luecke is planning something big. In the new year, she is going on a major adventure, heading to Vancouver Island to do some exploring- the outdoor, physical kind as well as the internal, find-yourself kind. She is excited and can hardly wait to leave, but there… Continue reading
Sarah Sobanski It’s no surprise that our historic township has had its fair share of hauntings – next year will mark 200 years since John Deyell built Millbrook’s first mill, the first structure of Millbrook – and 4th Line Theatre wants them on record. Hosting a Halloween themed reminiscence… Continue reading
Karen Graham Polls last week indicated that the decline in the value of the Canadian dollar is hurting Canadians. The CIBC poll conducted in September found that roughly 37% of small business owners reported the decline in the Canadian dollar is hurting their business, while 19% said it was helping… Continue reading
Karen Graham When Nicole Scott came into Bridget Anastasia’s with her mother in mid-October, owner Catherine Moore was in the back room sorting through the newly arrived Christmas merchandise, planning her seasonal displays. Two weeks later, she was retired and the displays and all her other responsibilities had been handed… Continue reading
Karen Graham Forty ratepayers joined Scott McFadden last Friday evening at Galerie Q for a town hall style meeting about the issues and activities the current council is addressing on behalf of residents. Mayor McFadden began by asking the audience to identify topics of concern, and thirteen items were identified…. Continue reading
