Eagles We Have Seen on High
With all the frigid weather we’ve been having lately, it may seem like it’s time to rename this column Stay In! or perhaps Get Out … But Maybe A Little Later, After it Warms Up a Bit! Despite the deep-freeze, however, Millbrook’s natural charms offer no less to the winter walker than to the…
Canada Summer Jobs Program Applications Due February 2nd
Local employers in any sector with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for a funding program to create summer job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30 years who are full-time students intending to return to their studies in the next school year. According to MP Jamie Schmale, more than $680,791 in funding…
Common Ground
“My gardening year begins quietly in January, pleasantly anticipated as I shovel snow or cut firewood….” Bob Thomson — The New Victory Garden January is the perfect time for armchair gardening and for looking forward to the season that is still many months away. The days are a little longer now and the coffee…
Police Clarify Rules of the Road for Farm Equipment
On December 4th, Peterborough Police officers Rob Videto and Tom White offered local farmers some insight into the Ministry of Transportation regulations for farm equipment at a presentation held at the Township office. The objective was to clarify some areas of confusion and ensure farm equipment operators understood the legislative requirements and the liability…
Elvis Tribute Comes to Millbrook Legion
World renowned Elvis tribute artist Garry Wesley is passing through the area during an extensive tour later this month. Wesley’s impersonation of “The King” reflects the performer’s passion and charisma, and his performances are enhanced by his striking resemblance to the late artist. Wesley sounds like Elvis, he looks like Elvis, and he moves…
Generous Donation to Belize
David Britton of Millbrook Home Hardware generously donated a box of soccer balls for the children in Belize. This is not the first time David has stepped forward to help. There will be a local team of five people leaving February 21 to go to Belize. One of their missions is to paint the…