Comment – October 2025
Last Monday I learned that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers had decided they would stop delivering community newspapers as part of their work action. It felt like a personal attack. What did they have against community newspapers? Then it dawned on me that perhaps this was not an insult but a back-handed compliment.…
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…