Comment – February 2026
Let the Games Begin The hype is mounting for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games which begin on Friday. Will there be a bit more emotion on display given the heightened tension around the world? Probably, but let’s hope it remains in check. After the 4 Nations series last year, the US men’s hockey team…
Note of Thanks – February 2026
The Hassell family wish to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Springdale Country Manor Long Term Care for the 4.5 years of care and attention provided for Clementina (Clem) and Charles (Chick) Hassell. With your care they were able to stay together through declining health to the very end of their lives…
Lions’ Ladies’ Lunch
Pictured are ladies from Centennial Place at the first Ladies’ Luncheon hosted by ladies of the Millbrook and District Lions Club. It seems the ladies were eager to have an event for them like the monthly Men’s breakfast hosted by the club. Many of the guests did not know each other, having recently located…
Friendship Force – February 2026
My Trip to Alberta By Tim Recently I went on a beautiful trip to Western Canada. My Aunt lives in Calgary and we enjoyed visiting her. My Dad, my Aunt and I travelled to Lake Louise to go skiing. It was so much fun! There were big crowds and long line-ups to ride the…
Now & Then – February 2026: Snow Days
By Dan Bourgeois Pictured is a rail plough photo from the 1940s. This plough got stuck near Carmel Line. It seems we’ve had a lot of snowy and stormy days the last couple of winters, with bus cancellations and school closures disrupting family schedules. What was winter like around here in the past? Well,…
Congratulations to Public School Board Trustee Angela Lloyd
Pictured is School Board Trustee Angela Lloyd surrounded by her family along with Director of Education Rita Russo receiving an award at the latest School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are her husband Tony, Director of Education Rita Russo, son Mark, daughter Kristina and Board Chair Paul Brown. At the Ontario Public…