Author: Karen Graham
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…
Jump Into June
By Courtney Spence The weather is finally starting to warm up with more consistent temperatures! As Becky likes to say, “we are all just plants who want the warm sunshine.” Although it is tempting…
Common Ground – June 2026
By Jill Williams “The world’s favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.”– Edwin Way Teale There were no complaints around here about the cool rainy spring. After the showiest spring…
Funding Available for Farmers in East Central Ontario
The East Central Farm Stewardship Collaborative is offering funding to farmers in East Central Ontario in 2026-2027. Projects are eligible for 100% funding up to a maximum of $10,000 depending on the practice, helping…
Share the Road
Large farm equipment navigates downtown Millbrook on its way to a field east of town. Planting season has begun in the area, bringing with it the seasonal bump in slow-moving vehicles and farm equipment…