First of all, let me dispel the rumour: Joe the Barber is not closing down. When you hear his music playing, nail him down for some mid-pandemic style. I would have liked to say “post-pandemic” but we’re not where I thought we’d be by mid-summer. On the positive side, if… Continue reading
On June 1, 2020, Kurt and I heard the news that no parent would ever want to hear. Our son Kieran Osborne has Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We had many people asking about his condition as he was in the Hospital for 14 days prior with a fever. We thought… Continue reading
COVID-19 caught everyone in the cycling industry off-guard. Shutdowns, lockdowns, and physical distancing left many people without their normal outlets for recreation and physical activity. Parents scrambled to find activities to do with their suddenly homebound children. In cities, fears of surface contact and cramped buses, subways, and trains left… Continue reading
In the beginning, four young partners planned to use the lemonade stand to make some money and support the hospital. In their first week, half of their revenue ($53) was directed to the PRHC Covid fund. Upon learning of the cancer diagnosis of two Millbrook South Cavan boys, the recipients… Continue reading
The former Quilter’s Bolt location was decked out in Christmas paraphernalia last week as inventory from The Joneses’ consignment shop took temporary residence. A different kind of bling will soon be on display as this location will be occupied by a bridal shop which currently operates in Peterborough and is… Continue reading
Bottle Drive Fundraiser for Young Local Cancer Patients Bottle returns at the Millbrook Farm & Pet Supply have begun on a limited basis. The proceeds of bottle return donations are being shared equally between Kieran and Conner. To adhere to COVID restrictions, empty returns can either be dropped at the… Continue reading
Dignitaries including provincial Ministers Laurie Scott and Stephen Lecce and Mayor McFadden joined the owners and staff of Helping Hands Day Care to offer a glimpse of the grounds and interior of the new facility. Its doors open for customers on Tuesday, and based on changing COVID regulations it will… Continue reading
Scott Williams and his partner, Lea Tran, are combining their love of gardening and baking in their bakery business they call Wildflower Bakery. Operating out of their home in Havelock, their baked goods feature sustainably grown, certified organic and local ingredients, sometimes from their own garden. They produce hand-crafted bread… Continue reading
Anita Odessa is a popular columnist at the Millbrook Times, where her humorous takes on life in the village illustrate her growing affection for life in the not-so-fast lane. This spring, Anita took advantage of the lockdown to organize her 70+ columns into a memoire which has just been published… Continue reading
