New Agreement between Trent and Buddhist College to Foster Cultural Exchange

A new agreement between Trent University and The Buddhist College of Canada is expect to  break ground in cross-cultural learning with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining diverse opportunities for collaborative education in the Peterborough area and beyond. The agreement will facilitate collaborations with students and faculty of the Buddhist… Continue reading

2025 Municipal Tax Rate to Rise by 3.4%

The public meeting for the budget drew eight ratepayers to gain an understanding of the 2025 budget proposals and make their views heard at the January 9th meeting.  Some residents came with specific concerns about infrastructure in their area, while others had broader concerns about the level of the tax… Continue reading

Millbrook Pet Care Service Delivers

You may have seen a colourful bus travelling local residential streets with unusual passengers.  Playfully called the Doggy bus, this converted school bus provides transportation for local pets travelling to a family farm in Fraserville where they enjoy leash-free walks under the supervision of Riley Friesen in her business called… Continue reading

Nexicom: Looking Back – And Forward – On Growth, Investment, and Community Commitment

As this year takes off with a promising start, Nexicom reflects on the last year of milestones, local investments, and enhanced connectivity for residents and businesses in Millbrook and surrounding areas. In 2024, Nexicom made significant strides in delivering value to our customers. Our updated Fibre Internet packages offer faster… Continue reading

New Massage Therapist Opens Doors in Millbrook

Paul Polak is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who completed part of his internship at Cavan Chiropractic, shadowing the physiotherapist and Chiropractors practicing out of that clinic. Upon completion of his training he was hoping to join their group of massage therapists but there was not enough space to bring… Continue reading

Fill the Net for Millbrook Foodshare at the Winter Classic Hockey Tournament

Millbrook Minor Hockey is hosting their Winter Classic tournament on the weekend of February 7th and are hoping to use the opportunity to help the Millbrook Foodshare while they celebrate our national sport.  It’s an effort they are calling “Shut out Hunger” in recognition of the goalie’s objective of earning… Continue reading

Millbrook Team Celebrates Championship at Liftlock Tournament

The Millbrook Stars U11 Rep team showcased their formidable talent clinching the 65th Annual Errey Division Championship at the Liftlock U-11 Tournament in Peterborough on January 17th to 19th. Demonstrating exceptional prowess, the Stars went undefeated, allowing only two goals against while amassing an impressive 19 goals over four games…. Continue reading

Friendship Force Participates at St. Thomas Anglican Church

Friendship Force members participated in St. Thomas Anglican Church’s service on January 26th and contributed to many parts of the program. They opened the service with a performance of Morning has Broken on bells under the direction of congregation member Ruth Roberts.  Tammy Murrin, one of the group founders, provided… Continue reading

County Hub Helps Rural Residents Find the Services They Need

Peterborough County is operating a pilot program to bring social services to rural communities throughout Peterborough County. Offices are located in rural centres to make it easier for residents outside the City of Peterborough to access health, social, cultural, recreational and other resources they need together in one spot in… Continue reading