Open Studio

Pictured are colourful garden décor items created by Barbara Walker that were “planted” in the garden at the Open Studio event last month. The event featured work from five local artists and drew crowds throughout the weekend, including regular supporters and some new visitors. This annual event showcases a few… Continue reading

Celebrate the Season at the Fall Festival

The Millbrook Business Improvement Area committee has plans to help us welcome the new season with another Fall Festival schedule for Saturday, October 5th running from noon until 6pm in the village with activities for all of the family. This event is about bringing family and friends together to celebrate… Continue reading

Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden Welcomes Visitors Once Again

The Wutain Shan Buddhist Garden project is already thirty-four years in the making, with many decades to go before its completion. In 1990, The Buddhist Association of Canada Cham Shan Temple acquired 1,350 acres on four sites in the Cavan Monaghan/Kawartha Lakes region. These sites will be home to the creation… Continue reading

Ladies’ Night Entertains

Perfect conditions allowed visitors, vendors and performers to enjoy the ambiance of downtown Millbrook at last week’s Ladies’ Night. The event featured booths showcasing skin care, fragrance products and decorative items, real estate services and information about local organizations including Girl Guides and the Kawartha Junior Beekeepers association.   Millbrook Valley… Continue reading

Another Successful Car Show

The annual Millbrook Lions Car Show was held on Saturday July 6th downtown Millbrook. The weather was perfect and this encouraged a lot of owners of classic cars and trucks to venture into our downtown.  By 7am they were lined up for our registration desk.  Some of the vehicles registered… Continue reading

Hench-zukes Discovered on Zion Line

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