Our local food bank, Millbrook and District Food Share, held an open house and barbecue on Sunday, August 25th. We are thrilled to report that it was very successful with a sizeable number of residents attending to enjoy a burger and to learn more about Food Share. Those who participated… Continue reading
In a rare statement issued just days ago, the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) disclosed troubling details about a potential threat to public safety. Even more unusual is the very precise local nature of this warning. During a tense press conference held at the Millbrook Legion, CSIS Agent Zelda… Continue reading
We need bees. They are one of the world’s most important pollinators of food crops, contributing to the production of roughly one third of the world’s food supply. They also help provide half of the world’s fibres, oils and other raw materials, contribute to the development of medicine, provide food… Continue reading
“August’s harvest is rich…” Bob Thomson The New Victory Garden Well let’s deal with first things first: in August a big issue for a lot of gardeners is what to do with all that zucchini. You could drive around and put it in your neighbours’ mailboxes or in any unlocked… Continue reading
Heily Teasdale got the idea for the name of her business from a Swiss firm called the Swiss Cheese Union. The business acts as a distributor of hand-crafted cheese produced in Ontario by small family businesses, offering a curated selection of artisan cheeses made of cow, goat, ewe and water… Continue reading
After a four year hiatus, customers were delighted to see life return to the popular food truck in the heart of Bailieboro when Kim Johnston re-opened Brown-Eyed Susan Chip truck last month. Voted the Best Chip Truck in Ontario by the Globe and Mail in 2021, describing the chips as… Continue reading
Pictured is Legion President Diann Corfe and Barry Smith with the pig roasting in a custom barbeque operated by Wayne Paget on June 1st for a Pork Dinner that evening hosted by the Millbrook Legion. This was a new initiative that really seemed to hit the mark, as tickets sold… Continue reading
Circle Organic is a family farm established in 2007 by Julie Fleming and Andrew Flaman. It produces a wide range certified organic produce, fruit, herbs and flowers on an 85 acre farm just south of Millbrook. in the fields and in a greenhouse on the property. Crops are grown in… Continue reading
