This is high season for banquet halls and caterers: wedding and anniversary parties, end of season celebrations, galas for business awards, the list goes on. All of these things are not happening this year, so Kevin and April Sendel, owner/operators of Personal Touch Catering and events that operates the banquet… Continue reading
At the June 15th council meeting, Economic Development Officer Brigid Ayotte presented a report summarizing the findings of an investigation into the possible temporary closure of King Street this summer. It was proposed as a tool to stimulate pedestrian and cyclist traffic by providing adequate space for physical distancing in… Continue reading
Helping Hands Daycare Centres Chief Executive Officer Ryan Eickmeier is pleased with how the new daycare centre is coming together, saying “Construction is going remarkably well, and the centre is really starting to look like a Helping Hands. With the exception of a couple of new windows and doors to… Continue reading
As Phase 2 of Reopening Ontario’s Economy happens, more of our Millbrook Chamber members have reopened or extended their hours of operation as follows: 4th Line Theatre has cancelled its 2020 Summer Season but their Box Office and Administration Centre on Tupper Street is open Monday – Friday 9:00am to… Continue reading
Residents in the village of Millbrook have seen the Nexicom and R-Line trucks and technicians working in the area over the last few months. These are reminders that work on the installation of the new fibre optic internet network continues and is now well underway. The new network will replace… Continue reading
At the May 19th Council meeting, Mayor McFadden directed staff to investigate the possibility of closing King St in Millbrook from Tupper St. (County Rd. 10) to Allan Lane to traffic during an undetermined period of time this summer. Think of it as an extended edition of “Ladies’ Night”, with… Continue reading
After ten weeks of isolation staring at our four walls, most of us have discovered everything that bugs us about our current home. Despite this current dissatisfaction, few of us are prepared to part with them and start again, even when the real estate market allows us to do so. … Continue reading
With young children at home and no daycare available, Louise Bedford has developed an online presence that has allowed her to come to her shop on Saturdays only, when eager customers pick up their orders, hoping some fresh plants will brighten their homes. She hopes to open physically on Sundays… Continue reading
It took a few weeks for most businesses to absorb the impact of the province-wide shut down when it took hold mid-March. Not surprisingly, some businesses have been able to adapt and find ways to keep some revenue flowing in even as the doors were closed. Restaurants were able to… Continue reading
