At a public consultation conducted last January, Otonabee Conservation shared a design for the reconstruction of the Millbrook Dam spillway that incorporated a 26 metre wide weir, with a multi-level spillway where water that spilled constantly flowed over the lower, eastern side of the spillway and during times of high… Continue reading
By last summer, I had lived in nine places in eleven months. Forces beyond my control had hurled me from one to the next, some of them rentals but many of them opened to me simply as an act of grace. Home ownership was a fading memory and with every… Continue reading
Spend the Canada Day long weekend with us at Galerie Q. All admission is free, Coffee, tea & sweets will be served daily. On Friday June 30th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, get your creative juices flowing on a Community Mural Painting. Join us at Galerie Q for a… Continue reading
There is something very soothing about interacting with a gentle, friendly pet. Scientific evidence has demonstrated both physical benefits as well as emotional ones from animal interaction which can provide comfort and reduce anxiety. East Central Therapy Dogs volunteers take their approachable and affectionate dogs to institutions around the community… Continue reading
Brothers Joey and Josh Penello have been playing soccer since they were 4 and 6 years old, starting in the house league program at the Maple Leaf Cavan soccer organization that was still in its infancy. At the age of ten and eleven, they headed to Peterborough to play in… Continue reading
Susan Waldon and daughter Rachel have been offering their home made preserves at local markets for more than five years, but for Susan, preserving has been a way of life. Growing up on a farm surrounded by the agricultural bounty of Port Dover, Susan learned to preserve almost anything… Continue reading
You don’t need an excuse to take the evening off for a little girl time. The Millbrook BIA’s Annual Ladies’ Night Event provides an opportunity to ladies (and gents) of all ages to enjoy an evening of indulgence strolling through the downtown where there will be sights, sounds and tastes… Continue reading
Municipal leaders hosting regular town hall meetings in the community frequently face questions from residents seeking severances. They are rarely satisfied with the answers they receive. Severing a lot from a family farm used to be a common retirement planning tool, providing funds or a smaller home for the… Continue reading
Peter Graham is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Millbrook. After a decade of songwriting, including training at Bishop’s and the Royal Conservatory, Peter has released his debut EP entitled Nowhere in Tacoma. Peter’s music blends traditional country instrumentation and the narrative verse of folk, with an emphasis on concise and honest… Continue reading
