At last month’s farm show, staff from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was on hand offering their services to the crowds strolling through the aisles. They need no introduction to the agricultural community, but the nature and extent of their services is less understood by the general public. Established in 1959,… Continue reading
Arlene Baillie is a pioneer in the automotive sports field. Last month at a car show in Toronto she was acknowledged for attending every U.S. National Street-Rodder show in the last fifty years. She is the only Canadian to have done so, and one of the rare female participants in… Continue reading
Another season of theatrics wrapped up during March break as Funfolk Theatricals demonstrated their poise and creativity in four performances of the original play entitled The Horrible, Terrible Pirate King. The cast of 24 aged five to fourteen embraced the story, assuming characters both noble and not, gamely joining in… Continue reading
A group of local Maple Syrup producers are joining forces to host another Maple Day on April 7th. All participating producers will open the doors to their sugar shacks between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm and invite you to come with your family to walk a sugar… Continue reading
After suggesting ongoing transfer payments from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) that for a core funding component in municipal budgets across the province were in jeopardy in February, last week the province provided welcome news to many rural municipalities struggling to maintain local infrastructure with a one- time grant. … Continue reading
Here we grow again! The Millbrook Farmers’ Market is gearing up for another great season of fabulous local food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. The market runs monthly from April to October, on the 4th Sunday of the month. The first market of the year takes place on… Continue reading
It was a season of ups and downs for the DT Power Sports and Marine Midget Rep team. With a full team this season the Coaching staff and players had high hopes for their season. It was a rough start, but by their 2nd tournament in Parry Sound the team… Continue reading
This is a mountain biking column. Since this is its first appearance in the Millbrook Times, an introduction seems in order. My name is David D’Agostino but I’m really more of a Dave. My wife, Rosie, and I have been living here in the village for close to seven years… Continue reading
