New Works Depict Familiar Neighbourhood Scenes

The Millbrook Gallery hosted Yvon and Johanne Lemieux on December 13, 2018, for a meet and greet.  The sale of some of Yvon’s compelling artwork raised a significant amount last year for Peterborough’s Brock Mission and many of those who came out to see him were familiar with his artwork. … Continue reading

Cavan Art Gallery Student’s Artwork featured on Magazine Cover

The cover of the 2018 edition of Rapport magazine, a Journal of the Ontario History and Social Science Teachers Association, was created by grade 10 Thomas A Stewart Secondary School (TASS) student Lacey Todd.  The daughter of former Millbrook Councillor and Millbrook Times Publisher, Lynda Todd, Lacey is currently studying… Continue reading

Find Local Expertise at the Millbrook Garden Club

As the days begin to stretch a bit and the Christmas décor is safely stashed away for another season, it’s natural for the gardener to look longingly out the window, envisioning a new look for the garden, showcasing one of the latest cultivars that promise to flourish in all garden… Continue reading

Community Care Volunteer Spotlight – Susan Streefland

Millbrook’s Volunteer of the Year, Susan Streefland keeps extremely busy in her retirement by helping others and volunteering with Community Care. As Susan explains, “I enjoy being involved in the community. There is so much satisfaction from helping others. As well, I get to work with amazing people such as… Continue reading

What’s on the Horizon for 2019?

With the dawn of 2019 upon us, I pulled out four healthcare themes from the past year that I think will have a significant impact moving forward. These four themes were partially chosen because they relate to an important Canadian policy change that could be on the near horizon. Combination… Continue reading

Starting with Food – Everyone has a story to tell

Food.  Glorious Food!  That’s the theme for the annual afternoon get-together at the Millbrook Manor this January, hosted jointly by the Manor and the Historical Society.  The focus, as always, is on stories – memories and anecdotes shared over coffee, tea and goodies in the Manor Common Room.  The stories… Continue reading

New Dairy Farms of Ontario Sponsorship Program Supports Local Minor Hockey Team

Thanks to some quick action by Melissa Harrigan, the Millbrook Novice Rep Team was the beneficiary of sponsorship funding from a new program established by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) in support youth sport.  A dairy farmer herself and mother of four on Zion Line, Melissa discovered the opportunity… Continue reading