Tag: August 2020
Millbrook Equine Offers a Variety of Services for the Horse Lover
It’s has been five years since Christine Millet and her family moved to their farm on Fallis Line, and they’ve made big changes to the property since their arrival, all with their own hands.…
Black Lives Matter in Millbrook
Early last month, Miya Kinos-Rodney organized a peaceful, outdoor event in Millbrook to support the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement that has touched communities across the globe. As a mother of two young boys,…
Streamology
Of course, there is no such word as “streamology”. I invented it to describe what many of us in Millbrook call “knowing our streams”. My wife Elizabeth and I have the good fortune to…
Centennial Place Approved to Pursue World Class Designation
Eligibility is very limited. Director of Care Tracey Roy prepared the 10 page application and will lead the project. The organization will focus on incorporating evidence-based nursing practices designed to improve patient care and…
COMMENT – August 2020
First of all, let me dispel the rumour: Joe the Barber is not closing down. When you hear his music playing, nail him down for some mid-pandemic style. I would have liked to say…
Letter to the Editor
On June 1, 2020, Kurt and I heard the news that no parent would ever want to hear. Our son Kieran Osborne has Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We had many people asking about his…
Cycling Through the Pandemic
COVID-19 caught everyone in the cycling industry off-guard. Shutdowns, lockdowns, and physical distancing left many people without their normal outlets for recreation and physical activity. Parents scrambled to find activities to do with their…
Lemonade Stand-off with Police!
In the beginning, four young partners planned to use the lemonade stand to make some money and support the hospital. In their first week, half of their revenue ($53) was directed to the PRHC…
Christmas in July, Brides in October
The former Quilter’s Bolt location was decked out in Christmas paraphernalia last week as inventory from The Joneses’ consignment shop took temporary residence. A different kind of bling will soon be on display as…