Parents are often surprised when Sarah Schultz addresses their children by name when she’s serving up some of her custom cotton candy treats. She knows many local youngsters through a variety of jobs including Compass Early Learning, Millbrook South Cavan Public School and the CMCC. These days she is building… Continue reading
Friday the 13th was no concern for organizers of the Township of Cavan Monaghan’s Harvest Table Dinner, which celebrated the community’s strong agricultural background as the season harvest was in full swing. The event was organized by Township staff from all departments and was designed to bring the community together… Continue reading
When Kirsi Sheppard decided to open her own restaurant in her home town, she and her business partner Margaret Aldsworth knew what name they wanted to use. As teenagers growing up in Millbrook, they referred to it as “the Brook”. Last week the doors opened to their new restaurant, transforming… Continue reading
Last month convenience stores across Ontario which had successfully applied for licenses began to offer alcohol under new rules outlined in Premier Ford’s 2018 election campaign. According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 4,146 convenience stores across the province received their license as of September 5th, when the… Continue reading
Millbrook and District Food Share volunteers are getting organized for this year’s Christmas Hamper program which distributes hampers each year to local families. Hampers are prepared for registered recipients and includes non-perishable food items, fresh local produce and a protein voucher for Foodland. Please note that vouchers for children will not… Continue reading
Jess Pinto has been sharing her mother’s flavours for years at farmers’ markets in the region including Peterborough, Lakefield, Port Hope and now Millbrook. She prepares a variety of Indo-Canadian dishes from finger food, dips and snacks to meals to go, including her popular vegetable and meat samosas. Many of… Continue reading
