Category: Sept 2016
Letter to the Editor re “More Awareness is Still Needed”
See https://themillbrooktimes.ca/letter-to-the-editor-re-more-awareness-is-still-needed/ I hope Deborah Carew sent her letter to Trent University to be published in their newsletter. Chances are this student doesn’t read newspapers, but may read the University’s newspaper in case his…
Letter to the Editor – New Fire Hall
The proposal for the new fire hall at $5 million to me as a lifelong resident and 34-year veteran (retired) of the Fire Department seems to me a little excessive. (Considering the proposed location, free…
Letter to the Editor – Retired Women Teachers of Ont
On behalf of the Peterborough Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO/OERO), I would like to thank Bonnie at ‘Bear Essentials’, the BIA and all of Millbrook for the incredible opportunity…
Letter to the Editor – Millbrook BIA Ladies’ Night
I have to say if you missed Millbrook BIA Ladies’ Night August 4, 2016 in beautiful downtown Millbrook, you missed the best Ladies’ Night ever. Bonnie McQuarrie, of Bethany Hills Interiors and Bear…
Letter to the Editor from Laurie Scott, MPP
Ontario officially has the highest residential electricity prices in North America, thanks to the Wynne government’s choices. The impact of these skyrocketing rates has been disastrous to Ontarians. We’ve all heard stories of families…
Editorial – September – Keep those letters coming!
I take great pleasure in receiving letters- it means the paper is being useful by providing a forum for the community to talk about their. Besides, it leaves less room for the editorial,…
Schmale Seeking Constituency Feedback on Electoral Reform
Local MP Jamie Schmale is seeking input and feedback from all constituents on Electoral Reform. “In 2015, the liberal government declared its intention to ensure that, ‘2015 will be the last election under…
Council Column – September
For a number of years, the Township has recognized that Firehall 1 in Millbrook has outgrown its physical space. Kudos are due to the Fire Chief and the firefighters for working in such…