Council Seeks Expedited Watermain Replacement after September Breakdown
Millbrook residents woke up to extremely low water pressure on the morning of September 5th. Word quickly spread that the entire system was struggling due to a water main rupture at the end of…
Another Step Forward in Asset Management Plan
New provincial legislation aimed at encouraging municipalities to manage their infrastructure assets in a sustainable manner set a July 2025 deadline for the creation of an Asset Management Plan that includes clearly defined proposed…
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…
