Category: 2016
Mayor Hosts Town Hall Meeting
At the halfway point in the municipal term, Mayor McFadden felt it was time for another check in with township residents to hear their concerns and receive feedback on current issues on the minds…
December Council Column
I had the unique opportunity to attend the conference, “Energy Now and into the Future”, held by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). With the turn of colder weather comes higher heating bills…
Mediation Program Launched in Peterborough County
Conflict is a natural part of life. The trick is to be prepared to deal with it effectively. That was the message from Community Engagement & Development Coordinator Peter Williams of the Peterborough Police…
She Says You Have Angels
I never used to think about angels, despite living in Millbrook’s former St. Andrew’s United Church. But that changed a few Christmases ago, one night as I was closing up shop in the little…
Free Shingles Vaccine Good News for Local Seniors
Local health leaders from Peterborough Public Health and Peterborough Family Health Team say Minister Hoskins’ recent announcement that the Ontario government is funding free shingles vaccine for those aged 65-70 is great news for…
Local Business Owner Named Chair of Cdn Manufacturers’ & Exporters’ Board
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) announced that Rhonda Barnet, VP Finance at Steelworks Design Inc., would become the new chair of their national board of directors, effective immediately. As…
Chamber Column – Yogage
Each month we will feature a profile of a business member of the Millbrook and District Chamber of Commerce. We start with local dance studio, Yogage, operated by Lindsay Storms. This fall, Lindsay Storms…
Grandma’s Café Serves up Food with Nostalgia
The newest food provider on King Street is also new to the food industry. Owner John Patrick and wife — have many years of business experience in the cleaning industry, but were looking for…
Christmas Comes to our Libraries
Lindsay Molloy, Coordinator of Community Outreach Programming and Partnerships Cavan Monaghan Libraries December 3 2016, Millbrook Branch is also hosting our Annual Christmas Party from 11a.m.-12:30p.m. There will be crockpots full of hot chocolate…