Horses are Patient Therapists at Harmony Farms Rice Lake

  During her work as a Personal Service Worker, Krystyna Nelson has seen firsthand the physical and mental debilitation that chronic ailments have on daily life.    During time spent with her clients, she saw them feel supported, even finding ways to laugh.  When her scheduled time was up, she often… Continue reading

Stimulating Downtown Businesses Through Community Improvement Program Grants

Later this month, Millbrook Mercantile will begin serving wine along with cheese and charcuterie offerings in a new outdoor patio.  The arrival of a liquor license will coincide with the introduction of the new Wine & Cheese Lover’s Club.  To celebrate the summer season they will also be introducing a… Continue reading

Nexicom Fibre Optic Network Expands to Lakefield and Bridgenorth

  Nexicom announces the implementation of numerous state-of-the-art high speed fibre optic network platforms throughout the community as they continue the development of their next generation, ultra-high speed fibre optic internet network throughout Peterborough and Northumberland Counties. Nexicom recently completed new fibre networks in Lakefield and Bridgenorth, and are close… Continue reading

Another Party Hosted by Millbrook BIA

After the unprecedented success of the fall event, the Millbrook BIA will be hosting an event next month they are calling the Millbrook Kick Off to Summer. They will continue with the things that worked last time – which was virtually everything!  This event runs on Saturday, June 4th from… Continue reading

Peterborough Real Estate Most Overheated in Canada

It’s perhaps not a contest we would want to win, but according to a report by the Canadian Real Estate Association, the Peterborough area is the hottest market in the country.   While other markets around the GTA have softened with lower sales, the Peterborough area recorded a very slight… Continue reading

A New Look for New Owners at the Millbrook Winery

When they purchased the building at 16 King St. East on April 1st, Alison Wehrle and Richard Dance knew they wanted to make some changes in the interior of the Millbrook Winery location.  The business is a make-your-own wine shop, selling a wide variety of wine kits where customers return… Continue reading

Baxter Creek Golf Club Transfers to another Generation

The property was a farm for generations before Larmer brothers Ralph, Ron and Grant along with their cousin Jerry Paxton decided to develop the 165 acre property into a golf club.  The property had a lot going for it, featuring woodlands, ponds and frontage on County Rd. 28 and Cedar… Continue reading