Tag: July 2017
East Central Therapy Dogs
There is something very soothing about interacting with a gentle, friendly pet. Scientific evidence has demonstrated both physical benefits as well as emotional ones from animal interaction which can provide comfort and reduce anxiety.…
Josh and Joey Penello earn Cavan Monaghan Youth Recognition Award
Brothers Joey and Josh Penello have been playing soccer since they were 4 and 6 years old, starting in the house league program at the Maple Leaf Cavan soccer organization that was still in…
A Modern Take on a Traditional Product
Susan Waldon and daughter Rachel have been offering their home made preserves at local markets for more than five years, but for Susan, preserving has been a way of life. Growing up on…
Save the Date: Ladies’ Night is August 3rd!
You don’t need an excuse to take the evening off for a little girl time. The Millbrook BIA’s Annual Ladies’ Night Event provides an opportunity to ladies (and gents) of all ages to enjoy…
Why You Can’t Get a Severance
Municipal leaders hosting regular town hall meetings in the community frequently face questions from residents seeking severances. They are rarely satisfied with the answers they receive. Severing a lot from a family farm…
Peter Graham Launches Debut EP
Peter Graham is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Millbrook. After a decade of songwriting, including training at Bishop’s and the Royal Conservatory, Peter has released his debut EP entitled Nowhere in Tacoma. Peter’s music blends…
Two Farmers’ Markets in July – 9th and 23rd
Market shoppers have often requested that we increase the frequency of our monthly farmers’ markets. So during the prime harvest months of July, August and September, the Millbrook Farmers’ Market is doubling up and…
New Child Care Centre and Millbrook/South Cavan Addition Officially Open
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board held an official opening of the new child care centre and five classroom addition at Millbrook/South Cavan Public School last month. The new child care centre, operated…
What is Canada’s most significant scientific breakthrough?
With Canada Day around the corner we’ve been debating this question. It’s a tough one to answer. During the 150 years since Confederation, we’ve made some remarkable discoveries. The invention of the pacemaker in…