Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance: Fleming 2023 GeoCommunity “Community Connections” Project

On Friday, June 23, 2023, Fleming College’s Geomatics Program in the School of Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences hosted their annual GeoCommunity Open House in Lindsay. Through this program the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance hosted their second student mapping project with a three person team of Jordan Tishler (Project Lead),… Continue reading

Old Fire Hall to Join Ranks of Designated Properties

The Old Fire Hall is one of four more properties that are destined for protection under the Heritage By-law project launched in January. Fifty two properties are on the list to receive this designation. The process has already been completed for nine properties in town. Each property will have its… Continue reading

CIP Grant Program Launches for Applicants outside the Millbrook Settlement Area

In 2019, Council adopted the Millbrook Community Improvement Plan (MCIP).  This grant program has been used to support private community development initiatives in downtown Millbrook for the past four years. The objective of the CIP is to stimulate private investments that support the revitalization of downtown Millbrook through grants that… Continue reading

A Message from Millbrook South Cavan Public School

The Millbrook South Cavan (MSC) Fun Fair on May 5, 2023, was a tremendous success due to the overwhelming support from community sponsors, the MSC school council, Crestwood students, parent volunteers, staff, and administration. With over 800 people in attendance, the event would not have been possible without the many volunteers who invested their… Continue reading

Teddy Bears’ Picnic a Big Hit

Last month, sixteen families joined residents at Centennial Place for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic organized by the Millbrook EarlyON Child and Family Centre.  This organization has been looking for ways to host intergenerational activities to connect their young clients with older generations in the community.  Prior to the pandemic, Centennial… Continue reading

4th Line Season Showcases New Play and an Old Favourite

The 4th Line Theatre is gearing up for its 31st season.  The first production is a new play dramatizing an historic labour dispute which pitched male bosses against a group of poorly-paid female staff at the Tilco Plastics Company in Peterborough.  The conflict began in 1965 over a $25 bonus,… Continue reading

Millbrook Lions’ Club Celebrate 75 Years of Service

Most of us are most familiar with this club through its ubiquitous food trailer which is usually in the vicinity during most community events, including the Kick off to Summer event last month as well as the Millbrook Fair.  In fact, it has already made 11 appearances this season. Stanch… Continue reading

Save the Date – Ladies’ Night Returns August 3rd, 2023

You won’t want to miss this year’s Millbrook BIA Ladies’ Night which returns in August for its sixteenth season. The action starts at 4 pm in downtown Millbrook, featuring specials at our local retailers as well as vendors filling the street.  Ladies (and gents) of all ages are invited to… Continue reading