Does your dog love pats from anyone, or is it discriminating about whose hand strokes its head? Affectionate canine therapists from East Central Therapy Dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook since 2002. The 48 (human) volunteers in… Continue reading
On Thursday, October 12 at the Legion Hall in Millbrook, come and celebrate the commitment, skill and dedication of some of our local heroes. Responding to local floods, fires, tornadoes and explosions is just part of what our First Responders do and have done over the years. We look forward… Continue reading
If so, you’re invited! When Robert Winslow has an idea about a new play, it often starts with an image, not a story. Sometimes that image defines the story, as in the image of Dr. Beatty burning the outstanding bills from his customers, which inspired the play “Crow Hill: The… Continue reading
In 1996, a 25-year lease for the property that is now knows as the Lions’ Den was signed. Since its expiry in 2021, township staff and members of this local service organization have been working together to establish a new agreement. At Monday’s Council meeting, a new, two-year deal was… Continue reading
Igor and Inna Trotchine bring a taste of Russia to the Millbrook Farmers’ market, where they sell a variety of products including sweet and savoury perogies. The varieties range from the traditional potato-cheese and potato-mushroom combinations to a sweet peach version. There are also cabbage rolls that are sold cold… Continue reading
Graduation ceremonies for the 2023 Recruit Course NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II were held at the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy (EOETA) in Norwood. The Township of Cavan Monaghan Fire Department had five recruits graduating from the course this year. They attended classes on weekends from beginning of… Continue reading
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables *October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Stop by either branch to have a look at our decodable books and to tell us your dyslexia success stories.* Now that the weather is starting… Continue reading
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Thanksgiving is coming. In Canada, we connect our Thanksgiving celebrations to the big family feast. That’s good fun, but for me, the best part is being surrounded by people I love: family… Continue reading
