The Village Apothecary in Millbrook

Pictured is Dr. Brenda Tapp, Naturopathic Doctor and owner/ operator of the Village Apothecary in Millbrook and the Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine was recently acknowledged by Community Votes as top providers of acupuncture, naturopathy and nutrition in the Community Votes program. At her Millbrook location there are currently four… Continue reading

Irish Stewardship Concept Adopted by Millbrook Farm

In 2021, Burrenbeo Trust of Ireland launched The Hare’s Corner Project – an initiative to help farmers and landowners make more space for nature. he term comes from an old farming expression describing an unused corner of a field or a piece of rough ground that is left to nature,… Continue reading

Blocks and Blooms Shines a Spotlight on our Beautiful Community

Blocks and Blooms provided a welcome excuse to wander through the community and explore its beauty. It was a really feel-good day for everyone; the visitors, the hosts, downtown businesses, and the whole community, featuring an air of hospitality and celebration.  The weather was perfect and based on the smiles,… Continue reading

Artistic Pathways Offers Opportunities to Develop Employment Skills

This season a new market opened in Springville. This one has a variety of vendors, music and food but the focus is rather unique, as the name implies.  Artistic Pathways was created as a program to support neurodivergent individuals by providing a place where they could sell their artistic creations… Continue reading

Woodleigh Farms Uses Traditional and Leading Edge Techniques to Find Sustainability

Woodleigh Farms is a sixth generation family farm operation with 500 acres on and around the homestead on Sharpe Line producing crops, maple syrup, flowers, fruit and vegetables. While the business may have historic roots, it continues to survive and thrive through hard work and by anticipating and adapting to… Continue reading

Save The Date: Township to Host Harvest Table Dinner on September 13th

In September 2018, the Township hosted its first Harvest Table Dinner, which celebrated the community’s rural heritage and local agricultural producers. The sold-out event was a success and earned positive feedback from the community while raising funds for the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre.  A second event scheduled for this fall… Continue reading

When the Weather Warms and Exciting Programs are Created

We are having an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser this month! Join us at either branch on Saturday, May 11th from 12:30-2:00pm to enjoy a delicious treat for Mother’s Day. We will have ice cream, cones, and a variety of toppings to choose from. The cost for each person will be… Continue reading