Newly minted Environmental Studies graduate Max Chalovich was eager to get his business started and launched Otonabee Microgreens before his studies were complete. This young entrepreneur is encouraging us to boost our nutritional consumption with microgreens. These are very young vegetable seedlings harvested within a few weeks of germination. Unlike… Continue reading
Approximately 175 children brought their parents to the CMCC for a variety of events organized by Municipal recreation staff to celebrate Family Day. Youngsters embraced cookie decorating using heart-shaped cookies from the Pastry Peddler purchased through the generous sponsorship of the Millbrook and District Lions’ club. In addition to the… Continue reading
A second intake of the “Spark” Mentorship & Grants Program has been launched to encourage local entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations to create new tourism ideas for Peterborough & the Kawarthas. The program provides selected applicants with a $3,000 grant, industry mentorship and additional partner support to help them… Continue reading
A youngster was pleased as punch with her colourful snowman created last week at one of the many outdoor activities hosted by our family centre. Every Wednesday, staff provide an outdoor program where youngsters engage with nature, exploring the playground, community garden, trails and sidewalks in the neighbourhood building an… Continue reading
After a two-year hiatus, the popular Women’s Institute Coffee House is back. These events have a long tradition, where the historical venue welcomes local artists to perform at events that unite the community while raising funds for this not-for-profit organizations. They now take place on Sunday afternoons beginning at 2pm… Continue reading
On Saturday the 16th July the Millbrook Lions Club hosted their first annual car show since the beginning of Covid in 2019. The weather was perfect and we were able to register 150 classic cars. This was a record for our show. Cars were parked all up and down… Continue reading
By Fran Fearnley “We negotiated our way through the last two pandemic years” says Fran Fearnley owner of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery, “but we very much missed not having a visiting artist from Zimbabwe. We are thrilled that Tapiwa Mapuranga, who has been waiting patiently for the past two years,… Continue reading
