Category: 2016
Creating Homes for All Creates Health for All
Canada has been without a federal housing strategy since 1993 and we have all witnessed the hardship that has ensued. Currently in Peterborough, over 60 individuals are sheltered each night, the mere tip of…
Survive the Holidays
For those who are striving for a healthier lifestyle and watching their weight, the Christmas season can sure through a wrench into the best of plans. However, I have learned a few simple tips…
Community Outreach Sessions Provided by Local Chiropractors
The professionals practising at Whale Chiropractic in Millbrook came to the library in November to lead two public sessions providing information about managing your health. Dr. Robin Whale came to speak to an adult…
Learn About Winter Flower Arrangements with Local Expert
Join the Millbrook Garden Club on Wednesday, December 7th at the St. Thomas Church Hall, 16 Centre Street at 7:30 p.m. Elyn Saar-Green grew up in Toronto and studied at Lakehead University in Thunder…
Historical Society Event
Guest speaker George Parker captivated a full house at the October 27 gathering of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society with his presentation on how Cavan Township and the surrounding area was originally surveyed…
Agricultural Society’s Lifetime Membership Awarded to Steve Brackenridge
The local agricultural community came together to share comradery, a meal and some history at their Annual General Meeting at the end of October. With many generations of local farm families on hand, attendees…
Local Lions Visit CFB Trenton
On Nov 9 an enthusiastic group of 24 Millbrook Lions, spouses and friends traveled to the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton. We were welcomed and our tour facilitated by Captain Mike Munroe. The group…
Radon: is it in your home?
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air,…