The joy and relaxation of summer months has been jarred this month by two tragic local fires. The silver lining in tragedies like these is often found in the response of friends, neighbours, and even strangers who rally to support the victims of these events, as evidenced by the benefit… Continue reading
Mayor: Jim Chaplin, Zion Line, Millbrook Scott McFadden, Larmer Line, Millbrook Deputy Mayor: Neal Cathcart, Sharpe Line, Cavan Monaghan Matthew Graham, Larmer Line, Millbrook Cavan Councillor: John Fallis, Fallis Line, Cavan Monaghan Cathy Moore, Moore Drive, Cavan Monaghan Millbrook Councillor: Ryan Huntley, King St., Millbrook North Monaghan… Continue reading
Re: “King Street West Opening Marked by Speeding” – p.10, July 2018 I read with interest – and trepidation – your piece on King Street West finally being completed and the accompanying speeding cars that are increasing in frequency since the street was completed. The Peterborough Police Service ticketing… Continue reading
The new Water and Wastewater plant may have received accolades from the Ontario Public Works Association, but many users take a dimmer view of the project. Since the new plant came on line in 2016, the township has fielded complaints from Millbrook residents facing sticker shock when they open their… Continue reading
In the early days of May 2018, the Ontario government released its long awaited Smoke Free Ontario strategy. Its opening sentence reminds readers that “Every day tobacco kills more Ontarians than alcohol, illicit substances, accidents, suicide and homicides combined.” And for those whose bottom line may be dollars and cents:… Continue reading
The Millbrook Dam project continues to hold its course, despite a two-week delay in April because of weather. It remains on time and on budget, with the expected completion of early December. Over the past few months, the contractor, Facca Inc., has been pouring the walls for the weir and… Continue reading
The family of the late Donna Chaplin would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for all the cards, phone calls, personal expressions of sympathy and food offerings over the last very difficult days and weeks since the passing of our wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Many thanks especially to… Continue reading
Irene Rudigier shakes her head in amazement at how things turn around in life. At her booth in the Millbrook Market, she offers produce that she shunned as a child: things like celeriac, Jerusalem artichoke and horseradish. Growing up in Germany, these items were commonplace, and found in backyard gardens. … Continue reading
