The Greatest Gift of All
Another variant, another winter lockdown? Here’s hoping the virologists tell us that Omicron is not as lethal, transmissible or vaccine-resistant as our current fears would have it. We may be exhausted by the constant stream calamitous events we learn about in daily news, but imagine the impact of this information on young people. Those…
Province Suggests Township Assume Environmental Monitoring Responsibility at the Former Jail Property
The provincial Correctional Centre formerly located at 706 County Rd. 10 in Millbrook was closed in 2003 and demolished in 2015. Prior to its demolition, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) conducted a series of tests to identify any potential contamination through a Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) regulatory process. In September 2015, the township…
Mark Your Calendars for the Drive -Through Christmas Parade!
Once again, the Millbrook Agricultural Society is hosting a Christmas parade at the fairgrounds on Frederick St. in Millbrook. This drive-through event is scheduled for Saturday December 11th from 5:30-8:00pm. Attendance is free, but visitors are encouraged to bring donations for the Millbrook Food Share or an unwrapped toy for the Legion’s toy drive.…
Legion Vandalism – Bell of Batoche Comes Back to Haunt Again
Several days after the Remembrance Day service, the Millbrook Legion was the focus of unwanted attention after vandals tossed red paint on the front of the building and painted white infinity symbols on its exterior. The neighbouring Masonic Lodge building was subjected to the same treatment. The discovery occurred on the morning of…
Local Artist Illustrates Children’s Book Series Called “Frank the Fish”
For Cory Cole, illustrations were simply part of a lunchtime routine with her son. Cartoon drawings and puns were entertainment more than anything. If others enjoyed them too, that was a bonus. Illustrating a children’s book was a far-off dream at best. Little did she know that a perfect stranger was writing a story…
East Central Therapy Dogs Gearing Back Up
For over 25 years, East Central Therapy Dog Volunteers and their dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook. They also visit schools including local high schools, Trent University and Fleming College to help students de-stress at exam time. The organization is a…