Millbrook Synchronized Figure Skating Team Brings Home Gold!
The Millbrook Shooting Stars is a Synchronized Skating Team who are in their first ever competitive season. The team was formed last year and performed at two local showcases. This year, they have participated in two shows and on Saturday, January 25th, the team competed in the Synchro Series #2 at the Baltimore Recreational Centre,…
Lions Bottle Drive for Pediatric Cancer
On January 4th, the Lions Bottle Drive hosted a bottle drive, raising funds for PRHC’s Pediatric Cancer Clinic. Pictured in the front row are Scott McFadden, Bill Hughes, John French, Maddy Wright, Shannon Martin and Linda Hughes. In the back row are Dave Deemert, Jim Wright and Andy Stevenson. The proceeds from this event…
More Railroad Stories
When the railroad from Port Hope to Millbrook opened in 1856, extending to Lindsay and Peterborough shortly afterwards, our region was transformed from a rural backwater to a transportation hub. Millbrook, a sleepy village of some 250 people, was soon home to over 1,000 residents. Many men were employed at Millbrook Junction station, cutting…
Thank you from Foodshare
Foodshare volunteers celebrate another season of helping coordinate generous community support with its clients for the holiday season. With the support of individuals, businesses, clubs, sports teams, churches and school children, they prepared 60 holiday hampers filled with goodies. Pictured from left to right are Foodshare volunteers Bob Gibson, Brian Goheen, Teresa Wachon, Sarah…
Food Insecurity a Growing Problem in the Region
Last month, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) published their annual report on household food insecurity within Peterborough City and County. The 2024 report discussed the growing concern about household food insecurity in the region. Food insecurity occurs when individuals and families find themselves in the difficult spot of choosing to pay for rent or food…
Peterborough Regional Airport Seeking Collaboration in Airport Plans
At the last Council meeting, Commissioner of Municipal Operations from the City of Peterborough Ilmar Simanovskis, presented a community update about plans for the Peterborough Airport. The objective was to stimulate interest in collaboration with municipalities in the region that might help stimulate economic growth in the region. The airport grounds are controlled by…