Christmas Comes to the Village on December 7th

This much-anticipated event hosted by the Millbrook BIA is returning to the village, offering the community an early taste of the season.  It runs from 5 to 9pm in downtown Millbrook and features food, shopping, and a few favourite traditions. The popular horse-drawn wagon rides provided by Earle Cochrane and… Continue reading

New Owners for Pastry Peddler

Millbrook residents Wendy and Mark Bannerman will take ownership of the beloved restaurant on November 27thwith current owners Colin Hall and Deanna Bell helping with a transition until Christmas.  The Bannermans are experienced retailers with businesses in Peterborough and Toronto.  They look forward to having a new business closer to… Continue reading

Clarke’s Café Staff say Goodbye and Hello

Clarke’s Café closed its doors last weekend and a new venture will take over in the coming weeks. As staff at the café said their fond farewells to the customers, they also announced that four of them will continue to operate a café operating out of Champion’s Diner and Pizzeria… Continue reading

Nexicom’s 125th Birthday Bash

The Millbrook Lions’ Club accept a donation of $1,000 from Nexicom at the company’s BBQ lunch celebrating its 125th anniversary. Pictured is Millbrook Lions’ President Janet Kennedy and Nexicom’s Bill Sandiford as he presents the Lions with a cheque for $1000, while the Lions presented a thank you plaque to… Continue reading

Utility Shortage Constraints for Approved Development Projects

Over the past six years, Cavan Monaghan has been a significant contributor to the inventory for new homes in the region, particularly in and around the village of Millbrook. This is not breaking news.  Some of this development was anticipated in the 2015 Official Plan and three Minister’s Zoning Orders… Continue reading

Get Game-Ready at The SHACK- Pro Shop

Tyler Philp can help your game. An experienced hockey player, coach and equipment expert, he is passionate about hockey and works to build respect for the game.  He also operates The SHACK Pro Shop, located on Distillery St. behind the old Millbrook Arena, where customers can have their skates sharpened,… Continue reading

Pedicures to Go

Travelling suits Nancy Fallis just fine.  It has been three years since Nancy Fallis closed her Millbrook shop, Oasis Boutique, where she sold ladies’ clothing and accessories and provided manicures and pedicures in a separate studio.  It’s a decision she doesn’t regret, saying that looking back, keeping the store open… Continue reading

New Mural Project will Mark Station Trail Section

In 2010, former Reeve Laverne Gibson was instrumental in the creation of a mural painted on the exterior wall of 22 King St. East.  The mural commemorates the first rail station in Millbrook and the owners of the building donated the use of the wall and funded its preparation for… Continue reading

Coming soon: The Jones’ Antiques Coming to Millbrook

Customers who enjoy exploring the ever-changing inventory a The Joneses consignment shop in Millbrook will soon have a new destination just across the street. Charlotte Clements is changing the menu at Menzies’ House, where she and her sister have operated a bridal shop for several years, into a new shop… Continue reading