Touch a Truck Event Returns to the Fairgrounds

Back by popular demand, the fairgrounds on Frederick Street will once again be showcasing vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including police and paramedic vehicles, Fire trucks, UTV’s, race cars, farm vehicles and cranes.  Last year a tank from the Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa was a fan favourite.  Youngsters… Continue reading

Get Game-Ready at The SHACK- Pro Shop

Tyler Philp can help your game. An experienced hockey player, coach and equipment expert, he is passionate about hockey and works to build respect for the game.  He also operates The SHACK Pro Shop, located on Distillery St. behind the old Millbrook Arena, where customers can have their skates sharpened,… Continue reading

Dinosaur Zucchini Terrorizing Millbrook

Caution is advised for Millbrook residents after the recent shocking revelation of a possible dinosaur-zucchini hybrid creature roaming at large in the area. This alarming information came to light after a secret laboratory was discovered in the basement of a local home, where it is alleged that risky “experiments” have… Continue reading

Pedicures to Go

Travelling suits Nancy Fallis just fine.  It has been three years since Nancy Fallis closed her Millbrook shop, Oasis Boutique, where she sold ladies’ clothing and accessories and provided manicures and pedicures in a separate studio.  It’s a decision she doesn’t regret, saying that looking back, keeping the store open… Continue reading

Celebrate the Unveiling of Honour Our Veterans Banners for Legion Week

In October 2022, The Millbrook Times reported an initiative by the Royal Canadian Legion Millbrook, Branch 402, in partnership with Cavan Monaghan Township and the local BIA, to implement an Honour Our Veterans banner program in the village. This program has been implemented in over 60 other communities across Canada… Continue reading

New Mural Project will Mark Station Trail Section

In 2010, former Reeve Laverne Gibson was instrumental in the creation of a mural painted on the exterior wall of 22 King St. East.  The mural commemorates the first rail station in Millbrook and the owners of the building donated the use of the wall and funded its preparation for… Continue reading

A Sanctuary for Flowers and Their Admirers

Don’t assume that because The Floral Sanctuary is a business inspired by a dream about flowers that owner Shannon Van Denbroek is a romantic wearing rose-coloured glasses. She is in fact a realist who brings her extensive experience in inventory management to her new venture.  With fond memories of growing… Continue reading