Fur Coats for Matilda in Nunatsiavut
Pictured is Rev. Peter Mills of Saint John’s Anglican Church in Ida, holding up his wife’s mink coat. It is being donated to an Inuit artisan named Matilda Karpik. Matilda lives in Nain which is a fly-in community (in the winter) at the very north end of the settled part of Labrador. Matilda uses…
Where Are They Now? Jordan Cheyne Transforms his Love of Cycling into a Career
Ten years ago, former Millbrook Times owner and Editor Cathy Bond introduced readers to Jordan Cheyne, who picked up cycling at the age of 13 and by 17 was competing and winning long distance races across North America. Raised in Millbrook, Jordan was spending his summers cycling with the Peterborough Cycling Club. In 2009…
The Highlands of Millbrook
The Highlands of Millbrook Sales Office held a sales event last month and are pushing forward to sell their remaining inventory of homes in the second phase of the development. The Phase 3 application is currently under consideration at the county level. Many residents have settled in, putting their mark on their porches until…
New Vet Joins Peterborough West Animal Hospital
After her graduation from Veterinary school in Edinburgh, Scotland, Alexis’ family is glad she is moving closer to her family home in Caledon. Alexis grew up on the family farm where her family bred horses. She shares a love of animals with her older sister who is also a vet trained at the Veterinary…
Township Receives the Second Quarter Payment from OLG
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issued a second-quarter (July1 to September 30, 2019) non-tax gaming revenue payment of $136,234 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan last week for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs. The City of Peterborough also received their share of revenue from the Peterborough Shorelines location totalling $866,935 for that…
Millbrook Office of Ptbo Social Services Helps Residents Access Social Programs
Paula Fitzgerald is there to help. A Case Manager from Peterborough’s Social Services, she can help clients navigate the vast array of programs designed to help people get back on their feet or to help them through a transition. Since 2016, she has been providing support to clients in the Ontario Works program in…