Canada Summer Jobs Program Application Deadline Fast Approaching
Employers are invited to submit their applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program by January 12th. According to Jamie Schmale, MP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, last year employers in our riding received almost $2 million which created 606 summer jobs. Jamie Schmale, Member of Parliament for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock is reminding employers in the area…
St. Thomas More’s Christmas Bazaar Returns
After a hiatus of three years due to COVID-19, St. Thomas More hosted their annual Bazaar on Saturday December 3rd at Millbrook Legion. Despite the downpouring of rain, residents turned out for the hot chicken soup and chili which have always been favourites. The event included a variety of draw items plus many new items…
Today’s Faith- A Gentle Reminder 2
She flew in and nestled her plump breast down into the snow piled onto our deck railing. Through the sliding doors, I watched her as she watched me. Each of us wary. Her eyes darted back and forth ensuring safety. For those few moments we were alone together. I sat motionless not wanting to…
The Christmas Tradition Continues
Every year at Christmas the Millbrook Girl Guides help Millbrook Food Share to put the many Christmas Hampers together for our needy families. On the last Tuesday before Christmas the hampers are delivered with the help of some able bodied men. This is made up mainly of the old Millbrook Puck and Stick group,…
Get a New Look for Your Kitchen Without Breaking the Bank
Realtor Kevin Lee and his family relocated to Millbrook a year ago from Stouffville, in search of a small town life. Lee is a realtor and his wife is a mortgage broker, so real estate drives their professional income. In anticipation of a potential softening of the market, Lee began to explore business opportunities…
Centennial Place Earns International Accreditation for Longterm Care
Late in November, staff at Centennial Place Longterm Care Home learned that the home had once again earned a three-year accreditation for its dedication and commitment to improving the lives of its clients. This exceptional recognition is provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This an international, non-profit organization recognizes providers…