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Upcoming Events
Sep27Wed2023Oct2Mon20239:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreOct 2 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.Oct4Wed2023Oct11Wed2023
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
New Bridge Planters
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