Last December Janet was celebrating the publication of another children’s book. She appreciates variety, so this time her book is for a more mature audience. After three years in the works, Janet Stobie is set to launch her newest novel entitled To Begin Again, the evening of June 13th at… Continue reading
On June 16th, local French teacher Julie Vallieres will hit the pavement in a gruelling 100 km run in Niagara. Runners set off at 6:30 am from Niagara-on-the –Lake hoping to make it back before dark when the race, which has a 14 hour time limit, wraps up. They travel… Continue reading
Council approved the extension of the Corfe’s contract for the operation of the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre concession booth in the arena for another year after their current contract expired in March. Awarding the operating licensing for the canteen in the new community centre will follow the normal process. Rather… Continue reading
Friday April 20, 2018 was National Volunteer Appreciation Day. Community Care Millbrook celebrated the event in style at Baxter Creek Golf Club. In recognition of the Millbrook volunteers and also in support of our local community a beautiful dinner was provided by the Larmer family. Community Care certainly appreciates… Continue reading
Compass Early Learning and Care and Millbrook Valley Trails hosted an evening walk for preschoolers, their families, and educators on April 24, 2018. Compass educator Norma Curtis rallied 36 eager walkers from childcare campuses in 3 adjoining counties. For many it was their first visit to Millbrook. And for… Continue reading
Last month, Council agreed to host a harvest dinner event to celebrate the township’s rural heritage and local agricultural producers. The event will also be a fundraising opportunity in support of the Community Centre project. It is scheduled to take place on September 22nd, on Kings Street. Organizers Councilors Belch,… Continue reading
The Old Millbrook School Family Centre (OMSFC) has been buzzing with excitement for the last several months, since learning that we have secured funding under the new EarlyON programming. This funding, that is redirected to us through the City of Peterborough, has put our Family Centre in a position of… Continue reading
It sounded like good news for the grassroots horseracing industry when the Ministry of Finance announced approval of a long-term funding agreement to provide stability to the struggling industry last month. Included in the proposal was $4 million in purse enhancements, a $6 million pool for capital improvements and a… Continue reading
