This week’s film production seems to have had a different flavour than ones in the past. The disruption to the downtown was well-managed by friendly, helpful crew. Considerable investment was made in the downtown area to bring the village to the director’s vision of a small, seaside town called Whispering… Continue reading
My six-year-old grandson has discovered hockey this year and become an ardent Leafs fan. Disappointment is around the corner, but losing teaches important life lessons. As a young mother, I remember feeling the insults and injuries received by my children and felt their pain keenly. I wanted to protect them,… Continue reading
I am trying to contact Ian John Liness. Canada 411 lists him at a Cavan phone number which is no longer in service. I am in possession of a number of letters which I believe were written by his father, Edward “Scotty” Liness, to my mother, Margaret Russell, during the… Continue reading
We are having an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser this month! Join us at either branch on Saturday, May 11th from 12:30-2:00pm to enjoy a delicious treat for Mother’s Day. We will have ice cream, cones, and a variety of toppings to choose from. The cost for each person will be… Continue reading
Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing over 60 hampers filled with staples as well as local produce. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland, Millbrook BIA, Millbrook Agricultural Society, Centennial Place, Millbrook Manor, Millbrook-Cavan Firefighter’s… Continue reading
This month I spoke with a forty-year old married man with no children. He is a very independent thinker and appreciates candid conversations. He’s happy that X (Twitter) now operates with less censorship, believing that both sides of a story can be found there, whereas other outlets filter and hide… Continue reading
Annie Smith has been a local personal trainer and group fitness instructor for more than 29 years and her passion is helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. Nine years ago, she faced a huge curve ball when she was diagnosed with an invisible illness: a rare, incurable, life-threatening… Continue reading
Last month, Millbrook Medical Centre welcomed Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Roka to their team, filling a void created with the departure three years ago of the previous Nurse Practitioner. This is Kathryn’s second professional career. Until her mid-30’s, she was a law clerk in a Toronto firm on Bay Street, then… Continue reading
