The heat reminds us that Fair season is here. Experience it through the eyes of a child by dropping in on Thursday to see the educational exhibits around the grounds. Or soak up the vibes at some of the evening pull events to see a noisy and exciting display of… Continue reading
Whoever takes the helm will certainly inherit a more polarized constituency. Let’s hope the rhetoric that paints business as the enemy is dismissed. Instead of assuming business owners are greedy and driven only by their self-interest, they should be considered valuable contributors to our communities, taking risks with their own… Continue reading
Principal Martin Twiss is excited about the upcoming seminar entitled “Building Resilient Families” that his school is hosting on the evening of June 12th. This free event will provide parents and caregivers with a wealth of information designed to answer some common questions and provide expert insight into some of… Continue reading
My dad was just a boy when his mother was left to raise five children on her own. As the oldest boy in the household, he took his position to heart, grew up fast and rose to the challenge of supporting and protecting his family. He was too young to… Continue reading
It was a family decision. A few months ago, Didi Calhoun spent an evening with her three sons discussing her options in addressing the upcoming renewal of her franchise agreement with Sobey’s for her Foodland store in Millbrook. In its 45th year of operation by the Calhoun family, Didi wanted… Continue reading
This weekend is the launch of The Relative Project: Zimbabwe at ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery, featuring an exhibition of the work of well-known Peterborough photographer Wayne Eardley. The images are part of his extensive collection of photographs he calls The Relative Project, which he describes it as ongoing exploration of… Continue reading
At the May 7th meeting, Millbrook Figure Skating Club executives Kelly Hines and Melissa Blakely asked Council to consider a request for $2000 of support for their club. Last year the club experienced a sharply lower enrolment which fell from 74 to 49 skaters, resulting in a break-even financial year… Continue reading
