I have to say if you missed Millbrook BIA Ladies’ Night August 4, 2016 in beautiful downtown Millbrook, you missed the best Ladies’ Night ever. Bonnie McQuarrie, of Bethany Hills Interiors and Bear Essentials, as part of the Ladies Night Committee, most years chairing this committee, has proven to… Continue reading
Ontario officially has the highest residential electricity prices in North America, thanks to the Wynne government’s choices. The impact of these skyrocketing rates has been disastrous to Ontarians. We’ve all heard stories of families being forced to choose between eating and heating. We all know someone who lives paycheque-to-paycheque, where… Continue reading
I take great pleasure in receiving letters- it means the paper is being useful by providing a forum for the community to talk about their. Besides, it leaves less room for the editorial, which is always the most difficult piece to write. You may recall I didn’t ask for… Continue reading
Local MP Jamie Schmale is seeking input and feedback from all constituents on Electoral Reform. “In 2015, the liberal government declared its intention to ensure that, ‘2015 will be the last election under first past the post’ (ie. the present electoral system). However, the government has not stated what… Continue reading
For a number of years, the Township has recognized that Firehall 1 in Millbrook has outgrown its physical space. Kudos are due to the Fire Chief and the firefighters for working in such confined quarters and for utilizing every inch of space. The extension of water and wastewater pipes… Continue reading
The Turbines are Coming Pictured is a tranquil agricultural scene traumatized by the erection of an industrial turbine complex. The picture was taken from the dining room table through a home owner’s picture window just west of Bethany on Beer Road. This home was originally part of long term farm… Continue reading
His responsibilities do not officially begin until the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting in November, but Brackenridge is already unofficially on the job as the OFA Director for Durham, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton region. With his trademark humility, he explains that his term will begin with “a… Continue reading
There are several workshops scheduled over the next few weeks by Farms at Work in our area aimed at helping local food businesses sharpen their skills and target their audiences. First is a free, day-long workshop called “Selling Food to Ontario”, and is aimed at food producers looking to… Continue reading
