World Day of Prayer: Zimbabwe program focuses on action for peace and justice
Special guest speaker Fran Fearnley will share her experiences of Zimbabwe on March 6. Fran’s deep connection to this southern African country makes her the ideal spokesperson for this year’s World Day of Prayer event that brings the community together, in particular, but not exclusively, the people of Christian congregations, to learn about how…
Millbrook EarlyON Child and Family Centre Continues to Fine Tune Programming
The Old Millbrook School Family Centre officially began in 2001, when it incorporated as a non-profit agency dedicated to the care, nurturing, and well-being of children. With the support of new provincial funding, the organization underwent a major transformation in the spring of 2018, when it began operating as one of the provincial EarlyON…
4th Line Theatre Celebrated as a Testament to the Power of the Arts
Last month, the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) launched a new video series called “The Ripple Effect”, which explores the impact artists and arts organizations have on their community including job training and creation and local tourism. It features our local theatre organization, using it as a prime example of the impact the arts can…
Wayne Blaby Hands over the Reins of Computer Solutions Plus
Behind Wayne Blaby’s affable, laid-back veneer is a go-getter. Even before he built his home on Ford Crescent more than 40 years ago, he was growing thousands of gladiolas for sale to local vendors while working at his day job at Intermediate Terminals in Peterborough. In his basement, there is a woodworking shop where…
Forest View Kennels Serving Pets and Their Owners for 26 Years
This marks the 26th year that the Anderson family has been serving canine and feline customers with boarding and grooming services through their business called Forest View Kennels. Nestled in the Ganaraska Forest just south of Millbrook, they have a comfortable facility with heating and air conditioning for their charges, as well as separate…
Maple Weekend
Driving the roads of Cavan this month you may see what looks like smoke rising above the tree in a woodlot, please don’t call the fire department! It is likely steam rising from the boiling of maple sap in the process of making Maple Syrup. Maple syrup is the culmination of many hours of…