A New Summer Venture for Local Entrepreneur
No one expected Susan Tung to stand still very long after the sale of her family business, the Golden Wheel, earlier this year. A full-time Trent student, Susan has still found time to work at the restaurant, helping the new owners through the transition. Susan is an entrepreneur at heart, so it didn’t take…
Children Who Sleep Better Learn Better, Live Better
These days it’s not just parents who are sleep-deprived- kids feel it, too. We recognize the signs of tired children- they are grumpy, sluggish and impulsive. But research tells us that the consequences of inadequate sleep are much more serious than bad moods. Poor sleep is associated with suicide risk, drug use and obesity,…
Come to The Millbrook Fair June 6 to 9! See you there!
The heat reminds us that Fair season is around the corner. Experience it through the eyes of a child by dropping in on Thursday, June 6th to see the educational exhibits around the grounds. Or soak up the vibes at some of the evening pull events to see a noisy and exciting display of…
Summer Company Program Open for Applications for Youth Entrepreneurs
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre is now accepting applications for the Summer Company program. Summer Company is the Government of Ontario’s flagship youth entrepreneurship program that connects students ages 15-29 with training, mentorship and funding to start a summer business. This year, seven grants up to $3000 are available for young aspiring…
Get Out – and Speak Out!
With the summer solstice just a few weeks away, we will soon say goodbye to a very bad winter and a very strange spring. All the spring firsts were delayed this year, from the first sightings of red-winged blackbirds to the long-awaited display of spring ephemerals like trout lilies and bloodroot. Even now, at…
Local Name Indexing Project Completed and Accessible
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society held its Annual General Meeting on May 23 in the Fireside Lounge at Centennial Place in Millbrook, celebrating the end of a successful year of programming and some significant milestones. Board member and treasurer Kim McLeod has been heading up the Historical Society’s Indexing Project for the past…