Historical Society Presentation
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society is excited to present “A Dynamic Talk about Indigenous Peoples Then and Now; Here and Beyond” on Thursday, October 23rd, 7 pm at the Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 Hall, 9 King St East, Millbrook. Our speaker is David Beaucage Johnson, artist, geographer, historian and Instructor in…
Now & Then – October 2025: Land Speculator, Developer and Politician
William Henry Sowden was bornin 1823, the eighth of 16 children of Willaim Sowden and Maria Louisa Varley. The elder Sowden was a corn miller in Yorkshire, England before migrating to Upper Canada in 1818. He must have been successful a she purchased 600 acres of land outside of Port Hope, naming the farm…
Municipal Role in Boosting Provincial Electricity Supply
In July, municipal staff sought direction from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) about the role of the municipality in the development of additional electricity capacity. Staff was seeking clarification to help staff and council respond appropriately to requests to establish new electricity facilities like the one they received from Nexus Energy at the…
New Veteran Banners Unveiled at Millbrook Legion
On September 21st, seven new veteran banners were revealed to the five families who sponsored them. They include members of the Harding, Palmer, Shaw and Tinney and Retallick families who sponsored the banners as recognition of their loved ones who served in the military. These new banners have joined the others that are currently…
NEW Chiropractic Clinic Opens in Bailieboro
Tyler grew up in Peterborough where he found his calling early in life, beginning to work in chiropractic clinics while still in high school. He has spent ten years working in the field, the last five practicing as a licensed chiropractor in a Peterborough clinic. After marrying a Millbrook girl, they moved into the…