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. The property is home to Millbrook Equine Services, where Christine boards, trains, breeds and provides riding… Continue reading
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, she felt it was important to show support to people of colour in our own community… Continue reading
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 live on what we call “Little Baxter Creek”, tributary to Little Creek, which in turn meets… Continue reading
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 satisfaction. In exchange for the additional scrutiny, managerial effort and administrative burden required through this certification,… Continue reading
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 “post-pandemic” but we’re not where I thought we’d be by mid-summer. On the positive side, if… Continue reading
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 condition as he was in the Hospital for 14 days prior with a fever. We thought… Continue reading
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 suddenly homebound children. In cities, fears of surface contact and cramped buses, subways, and trains left… Continue reading
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 Covid fund. Upon learning of the cancer diagnosis of two Millbrook South Cavan boys, the recipients… Continue reading
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 this location will be occupied by a bridal shop which currently operates in Peterborough and is… Continue reading
