Redefining the New Normal
Authorities at every level of government have told us we are in a state of emergency. Some of us feel the urgency of the situation in our bones, but for others it all seems a bit unreal and hard to accept. While it might feel the problem is in some other town or city,…
Fur Coat Collection Destined for Inuit Craft Group
These ladies brought a trunk full of used furs to Andy and Maureen Harjula for a craft group in Nain, Nunatsiavut.
I’m Bored, Wanna Get Haircuts?
Winter can be a lonely time of year for people, and a couple of years into single life, I was no exception. I hadn’t had any meaningful interaction with men since the end of my marriage. Then, to my surprise, after many cold nights and a long time flying solo, I found myself flirting…
COMMENT – April 2020
Messages from some of our politicians are becoming more strident- Stay home or else….They are upping the ante to convince us to manage our behaviour for the greater good. In these days of instant gratification, it’s a challenge to keep these restrictions going when it takes so long to see the results. Right now…
Letters to the Editor
We are writing in support of Leni Rautiainen’s “Open Letter” in the March edition of the Millbrook Times. Ms. Rautiainen and fellow members of the Millbrook Farmers’ Market Management Committee have worked long and hard for several years to create a monthly market of which Millbrook can be proud. This market has only grown…
Homeguard Inspections Offer Residents Some Peace of Mind
The Homeguard Inspection program is an award-winning crime-prevention program delivered by auxiliary officers of the Peterborough Police Services to residents in the communities served by this police force. This free service consists of a home security audit conducted by two members of the Auxiliary Program accompanied by the homeowners, where suggestions are made to…