Tag: local people
Newlyweds at Centennial Place
Pictured is Brian Best, aged 90 with his new wife Mary Fabiano, age 96. This happy couple were married in a small family ceremony at Centennial Place last December. They met in the home…
Bill Slavin
Local graphic novelist and illustrator Bill Slavin launched the second book in his dystopian post-apocalyptic Mordecai Crow Trilogy, Quid Pro Crow, at Peterborough’s Take Cover Books in East City on May 18. The book…
New Memorial Panel Installed at Needler’s Mill
On Wednesday, May 15, 1:30 pm, a memorial panel was unveiled at Needler’s Mill in honour the memory of “Sally” Shirley Hall in whose name it was donated. The project was initiated by her…
Life @ 96
It might sound like an oxymoron, but there is life at 96 according to this elderly gentleman. He finds joy in the small things: watching young children, dogs, and people going about their business…
Meet Millbrook’s Newest CAF Graduate: Carter White
Nineteen-year-old Carter White of Millbrook just graduated from basic training in the Canadian Forces Leadership & Recruit School in St Jean Quebec. He is now at CFB Borden to continue his studies to become…
Phoenix Soap Company
Phoenix Soap Company founder Dave Sharma spent seventeen years as a paramedic in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto, embracing his work and taking as many extra shifts as possible. It was a…
Life @ 40
This month I spoke with a forty-year old married man with no children. He is a very independent thinker and appreciates candid conversations. He’s happy that X (Twitter) now operates with less censorship, believing…
Local Heart Patient Promotes Heart Health with Global Fundraiser
Annie Smith has been a local personal trainer and group fitness instructor for more than 29 years and her passion is helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. Nine years ago, she faced…
Millbrook Medical Centre Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Roka
Last month, Millbrook Medical Centre welcomed Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Roka to their team, filling a void created with the departure three years ago of the previous Nurse Practitioner. This is Kathryn’s second professional career.…