Council Approves Expedited Watermain Replacement Schedule
After two large water main breaks within 24 hours on Dufferin Street in Millbrook last month, Council asked the Public Works department to review the current schedule for watermain replacement to see if changes in this capital expenditure schedule should be considered. Watermains in Millbrook were installed under a provincial program in 1975, making…
Millbrook Jail Community Reminiscence
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4th Line Theatre hosted a community reminiscence event at the Millbrook Legion. The morning gathering, led by Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell and playwright Lindsay Wilson, invited local residents to share their stories, memories, and photographs related to the Millbrook Jail. The event formed part of the research for…
Comment – November 2025
Despite the major inconvenience of hand-delivering 4,000papers last month, there was an upside: the paper benefited from the support of community members across the age spectrum who stepped up to help . Fortunately the weather was lovely, so volunteers delivering in town or driving through the municipality did not have to contend with bad…
Hallowe’en Comes Early to the CMCC
Parks and Recreation staff entertained more than 150 youngsters on Thursday evening at a Hallowe’en party at the CMCC. There were activities across the facility, with a riddle walk along the track, a craft room and photo wall in the studio, story time in the Overlook room and a variety of games and challenges…
Local Tick Activity Very High
Anecdotal reports of intense local tick infestations are not exaggerated. Local veterinary clinics confirm they are seeing evidence of prolific tick activity as they find many clients have become unwitting hosts to this pest. By now most pet owners and nature lovers understand that ticks can bring serious con-sequences. They can transmit agents that…